The Opium Habit

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Day, Horace B., 1819-1870

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Opium Habit" by Horace B. Day is a candid account of the struggles and complexities associated with opium addiction, likely written in the late 19th century. The text aims to provide hope and strategies for those suffering from opium dependence by sharing personal experiences and those of others who have faced the addictions and challenges that accompany this substance. It explores not only the ravages of the habit but also the potential for recovery and survival through determination and willpower. At the start of the work, the author introduces his primary audience - opium eaters - and explains the intent behind the compilation of narratives in the book. The opening outlines the sorrowful context in which these individuals find themselves, reinforcing the need for a sense of hope through shared experiences. Day discusses his own journey into opium dependency, the moments of desperation, and the gradual realization of his need to quit. He highlights both the physical and emotional hurdles associated with the habit, citing instances of severe discomfort and struggle during attempts to relinquish the drug. He emphasizes the importance of patience and resilience throughout the recovery process, setting a tone of sincere reflection and earnest encouragement for those afflicted by the opium habit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Maddock, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 50.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-01-01