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Facts and Myths: Opium and Morphine Use in 19th Century America EP 4

Weekly Infusion by Susan S Pinsky

Mar 20, 201918:58Religion & Spirituality

It is widely believed that the Civil War created a legion of opium addicts, but some experts think otherwise. Drug historian and The Age of Addiction author, Dr. David Courtwright, joins us this week to discuss this peri...

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