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Narcotic Education

Narcotic Education

Middlemiss, H. S.

Hardcover

Medical ReferencePublic HealthAddiction & Recovery

ISBN10: 1025858085
ISBN13: 9781025858081
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 422
Weight: 1.69
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Narcotic Education is a significant historical document focused on the dissemination of knowledge regarding drug addiction and the societal impact of narcotics during the early 20th century. Compiled and edited by H. S. Middlemiss, this work reflects the urgent public health concerns of the 1920s, advocating for a systematic approach to educating the public about the dangers of habit-forming substances. The text serves as a record of the growing movement to combat drug abuse through academic and social instruction, detailing the efforts of reformers to integrate narcotic education into the broader educational curriculum.

The work explores the physiological, psychological, and moral implications of drug use, providing a window into the contemporary understanding of addiction during the Prohibition era. It emphasizes the necessity of preventative measures and the role of informed citizenship in addressing a complex social crisis. As a resource for understanding the history of public health policy and the evolution of anti-drug campaigns, Narcotic Education remains a valuable reference for scholars and readers interested in the intersection of social reform, medicine, and education. This volume preserves the primary arguments and data used by early proponents of drug awareness, highlighting a pivotal moment in the development of modern health education strategies.

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