Abstract
Thomas De Quincey published his autobiographical Confessions of an English Opium Eater in 1821. The publication both fascinated and outraged its 19th-century readers. Heated debate followed on such topics as: the causality of opiate use; self-inflicted suffering and responsibility; the impact of availability and environment; therapeutic addiction; controlled use; the emergence of dependence; tolerance; withdrawal techniques; hazards; the impact of advertising. Many of these topics remain subjects of debate and causes for concern today. We would be well advised to study the questions and debates of a century and a half ago.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1455-65 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | International Journal of Addictions |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 1990 |
Keywords
- England
- History, 19th Century
- Humans
- Male
- Opioid-Related Disorders
- Opium