Opium Addiction: The Stress Of Modern Life In 1870

(Editor’s Note) I’m sure that to most of us living today, life in 1870 does seem simpler from the perspective … Continue reading Opium Addiction: The Stress Of Modern Life In 1870

Calkins Chapter 13: Utilities And Anomalies Of Opium

(Editor’s note) If you have been following my posts of the preceding 12 chapters of “Opium & The Opium Appetite”, … Continue reading Calkins Chapter 13: Utilities And Anomalies Of Opium

Opium Idiosyncrasies

(Editor’s Note) In this chapter, Calkins relates tales of both great tolerance for Opium and great sensitivity to its influence, … Continue reading Opium Idiosyncrasies

Opium Addiction: Immature Development And Family Degeneracy

(Editor’s Note) This chapter contains some pretty offensive, elitist, racist language, so please be advised. This chapter is a recitation … Continue reading Opium Addiction: Immature Development And Family Degeneracy