Habits that Handicap: The Menace of Opium, Alcohol, and Tobacco, and the Remedy

About this book

In an era marked by rapid industrialization and social upheaval, "Habits that Handicap: The Menace of Opium, Alcohol, and Tobacco, and the Remedy" by Charles B. Towns emerges as a critical examination of the societal impacts of addiction. Towns meticulously details the physiological and psychological toll of these substances, emphasizing the urgent need for reform to safeguard public health. With a focus on the insidious nature of dependency and the potential for recovery, this medical treatise serves as a clarion call for change. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians alike, this work not only highlights the dangers of opium, alcohol, and tobacco but also offers insights into the remedies that can liberate individuals and communities from their grip.