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An Inquiry into the Effects of Ardent Spirits upon the Human Body and Mind, with an Account of the Means of Preventing, and of the Remedies for Curing Them

by Dr. Benjamin Rush

Alcohol abuse has been a problem for centuries, and Dr. Benjamin Rush was one of the first to sound the alarm about its dangers. In An Inquiry into the Effects of Ardent Spirits, Rush provides a comprehensive overview of the effects of alcohol on the human body and mind. He discusses the physical and psychological effects of alcohol abuse, as well as the social and economic consequences. Rush also offers suggestions for preventing alcohol abuse and for treating those who are already addicted. An Inquiry into the Effects of Ardent Spirits is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in learning more about alcohol abuse. The book is also a good choice for those who are struggling with alcohol addiction or who know someone who is.

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Benjamin Rush was an American revolutionary, a Founding Father of the United States and signatory to the U.S. Declaration of Independence, and a civic leader in Philadelphia, where he was a physician,...

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