The Physiological Action Of Opium

(From) “Opium And The Opium Appetite”, by Alonzo Calkins, MD (1870) Chapter VI: The Physiological Action Of Opium “Impia sub … Continue reading The Physiological Action Of Opium

Traditional Methods Of “Eating” Opium

(From) “Opium And The Opium Appetite” by Alonzo Calkins, MD (1870) Chapter V: Methodical Forms Of Opium Stimulation “Que voulez-vous? … Continue reading Traditional Methods Of “Eating” Opium

Dr. Calkins Chapter IV: The Pharmacology Of Opium

The “War on Drugs” has been a great success in achieving its true intent – to fund the bloated bottomless … Continue reading Dr. Calkins Chapter IV: The Pharmacology Of Opium

Commercial Origins Of The Global Opium Pandemic

(From) “Opium & The Opium Appetite” by Alonzo Calkins, MD published 1870 Chapter II: The Commercial History Of Opium In … Continue reading Commercial Origins Of The Global Opium Pandemic

The Opium Poppy & The Ancient World

(from) “Opium & The Opium Appetite”, published in 1870 by Alonzo Calkins, MD Editors note: This is Dr. Calkins’ short … Continue reading The Opium Poppy & The Ancient World

Posting A Remarkable Opium Book – From 1870

Something is missing from the media’s breathless coverage of the Opioid crises. Is it just my limited perspective, or are … Continue reading Posting A Remarkable Opium Book – From 1870

The War On Drugs: “Let’s Get Real” Accounting

Most readers of this blog don’t have to be convinced that the “War On Drugs” has created more suffering, ruined … Continue reading The War On Drugs: “Let’s Get Real” Accounting

When Opium Was Natural Medicine, Not A “Scheduled Substance”

I’ve been reading old Opium manuscripts in order to find out what life was like in the 17th=18th centuries when … Continue reading When Opium Was Natural Medicine, Not A “Scheduled Substance”

A Rational Perspective On The Opium Poppy

Readers of this blog have encountered the remarkable Sir George Birdwood before in my previous post “A Dismal End To … Continue reading A Rational Perspective On The Opium Poppy