The philosophy of drunkenness and its cure / by James C. Jackson.

  • Jackson, James C., 1811-1895.
Date:
[1865?]
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Credit: The philosophy of drunkenness and its cure / by James C. Jackson. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    ~£/ A c- K^' V / 'X C, J THE PHILOSOPHY OF DRUNKENNESS, AND ITS CURE. BY JAMES C. JACKSON, M. D. I have never known a person who habitually used ardent spirits, whether as a beverage or medicine, no matter what the form of the mixture, whether distilled, fermented or brewed, who was not an inordinate eater. Gluttony is a condition pre- cedent to drunkenness, insomuch that it is questionable whether a human being ever became habitually inebriate where habi tual over-eating did not first exist. If this statement be true* —and in the case of no moderate drinker nor confirmed drunkard, have I ever found an exception,—then it presents to the friends of Temperance, matter for serious consideration In this connection I offer a few facts : I. As far back as we have credible tradition or history of the dietetic and drinking habits of mankind, we find that their first use of and dependence on stimulants begin in connection with fond. Tbey either eat or drink at meals, substances Is'