On uncontrollable drunkenness considered as a form of mental disorder, with the only possible means of legally dealing with such cases / by L. Forbes Winslow.

  • Winslow, Lyttleton Forbes, 1844-1913.
Date:
1892
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Credit: On uncontrollable drunkenness considered as a form of mental disorder, with the only possible means of legally dealing with such cases / by L. Forbes Winslow. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    PREFACE. In consequence of the interest taken in the subject of Chronic Alcoholism, which has of late been occupying much public attention both in this country and in Germany, I have decided to publish this little brochure on a subject which may be well called “ The Curse of the Age.” In doing so I have reproduced certain parts of a pamphlet by my late father on the same subject, which appeared some years ago, before the Habitual Drunkards’ Act came into force, but at a time when the subject was absorbing public attention. The Daily Telegraph, a few months ago, opened its widely circulated columns to a discussion on “ The Slavery of Drink.” In the controversy which took place, many persons gave vent to their expressions. Remedies were recommended by those who professed to know something about the subject. Remarkable cures were related, b 2