Author: ARTHUR B. LIGHT M.D.
Title: Opium Addiction -from the Narcotic Wards of Philadelphia
Description: Chicago, American Medical Association. 1929, 1st Edition. Hardcover, 4to - over 9¾. Book, 1929-30. First edition. --'Opium Addiction..from the Narcotic Wards of Philadelphia'-- Presentation copy signed by Dr. Arthur B. Light. Not a reprint, scarce thus - Publisher's crimson gilt-lettered cloth, 116pp. tables, charts, several b/w photos. Early 20th century medical accounts of opium addiction-- with (10) articles on results of in-patient experiments with volunteer addicts struggling thru a decade as known 'criminals'. Very nice condition-- clean, tight & sound. Very Good. Inscribed by Author(s).

Keywords: opiates, narcotic dependency, drug laws, culture, 20th century,medicine, health