Craving for Drink. Its Causes, Nature Treatment, and Curability (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781023896146)

"Craving for Drink: Its Causes, Nature, Treatment, and Curability" by Sylvanus Harris offers a historical perspective on the understanding and treatment of alcoholism in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the perceived causes and nature of the craving for alcohol, providing insights into the temperance movement and early medical approaches to addiction. Harris explores various treatment methods and presents arguments for the curability of the condition, reflecting the social and medical attitudes of the era. This book is valuable for those interested in the history of medicine, the temperance movement, and the evolving understanding of addiction.

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