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: Free Audiobook and Listening Guide

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, credited to Dr. Benjamin Rush, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.

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LibriVox recording of 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. Read in English by TriciaG Written when the United States extended only to the Mississippi River, by one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, this short work explores the physical, social, and mental effects of distilled liquors; the classes of people prone to intoxication by them; suggested drinks to use instead of them; and remedies for intoxication and for their habitual use. He takes a medical view of alcoholism, exploring the physical causes rather than blaming moral failure as the cause. Alcoholic drinks that are not distilled (beer, ales, wines, etc.) are viewed as wholesome drinks, and opium is suggested for pain as being without bad effects or addictive qualities. (Summary by TriciaG)

Recording facts

• Recording title: 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
• Author credits: Dr. Benjamin Rush
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 3
• Listed recording duration: 1:04:33

Catalogue topics

• alcoholism
• alcohol
• intoxicating liquors
• drunkenness
• hard liquor

Track guide

1. 01 - Part I — 21:22
2. 02 - Part II — 26:52
3. 03 - Part III — 16:19

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