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Addiction “Cures” of the Late 19th Century  EP 6

Addiction “Cures” of the Late 19th Century EP 6

FromWeekly Infusion


Addiction “Cures” of the Late 19th Century EP 6

FromWeekly Infusion

ratings:
Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Apr 3, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Drug historian and author of The Age of Addiction, Dr. David Courtwright, joins us to talk about some of the “addiction cures” that became popular in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.  Find out which famous historical figure blamed all addictions on masturbation!   This episode is sponsored by True Recovery. 
Released:
Apr 3, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (73)

This multi-part written series of articles is now available in podcast form. Dr. Drew reads “A History of Opium,” which includes additional commentary from recognized experts (available only in this version). A previous Weekly Infusion podcast with Internal Medicine/ Addiction specialists Dr. Drew and Dr. Bruce Heischober welcome a variety of guests and explore topics ranging from everyday health issues, to the latest medical breakthroughs and treatments, to incredible stories of the ER.