It was mentioned as the beginning of public awareness around drug addiction in Britain, with Thomas De Quincey gaining fame as a drug addict after publishing the book, but his habits were criticised by his contemporaries.
Confessions of an English Opium Eater.
— Episode: 280 - Opium in the US - Part 1
Episode: 280 - Opium in the US - Part 1
It was mentioned as the beginning of public awareness around drug addiction in Britain, with Thomas De Quincey gaining fame as a drug addict after publishing the book, but his habits were criticised by his contemporaries.
Confessions of an English Opium Eater.
moral medicinal disease created new curiosity and perceptions of drug addiction as well as the standard old condemnation of the weak-willed, virtue-lacking addict.
Episode: 280 - Opium in the US - Part 1
It was mentioned as the beginning of public awareness of drug addiction, with the author being a well-known addict at the time. His habits were criticized by contemporaries.
Confessions of an English Opium Eater.
moral medicinal disease created new curiosity and perceptions of drug addiction as well as the standard old condemnation of the weak-willed, virtue-lacking addict.