Habits that Handicap


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(4.2 Sterne; 13 Bewertungen)

Habits that Handicap delves into the complex world of addiction, exploring the psychological and social factors that contribute to alcoholism and drug dependency. Written by Charles B. Towns, a noted expert in the field, this work offers a candid examination of the struggles faced by individuals caught in the grip of these debilitating habits.

Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, Towns draws on his extensive experience as a physician and founder of the Towns Hospital in New York City. His insights not only illuminate the personal battles of addiction but also reflect the societal attitudes and challenges of the time.

This non-fiction work serves as both a cautionary tale and a call to understanding, providing readers with a deeper awareness of the impact of addiction on individuals and their families. Towns' authoritative voice and compassionate approach make this a significant contribution to the discourse on substance abuse.

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00 - Prefaces and Introduction 10:43 Gelesen von Denny Sayers (d. 2015)
01 - The Peril of the Drug Habit 30:07 Gelesen von MaryAnn
02 - The Need of Adequate Specific Treatment for the Drug-Taker 25:01 Gelesen von Esther
03 - The Drug-Taker and the Physician 18:43 Gelesen von Esther
04 - Psychology and Drugs 22:25 Gelesen von John Kooz
05 - Alcoholics 13:23 Gelesen von TriciaG
06 - Help for the Hard Drinker 35:57 Gelesen von Esther
07 - Classification of Alcoholics 37:13 Gelesen von Esther
08 - The Injuriousness of Tobacco 28:50 Gelesen von Esther
09 - Tobacco and the Future of the Race 15:28 Gelesen von TriciaG
10 - The Sanatorium 25:23 Gelesen von Ann Boulais
11 - Preventive Measures for the Drug Evil 25:55 Gelesen von Ann Boulais
12 - Classification of Habit-Forming Drugs 15:20 Gelesen von Ann Boulais
13 - Psychology of Addiction 20:46 Gelesen von Guero
14 - Relation of Drugs and Alcohol to Insanity 29:11 Gelesen von Guero
15 - Appendix - The Relation of Alcohol to Disease 47:49 Gelesen von John Kooz

Bewertungen

Have to agree with previous review...


(4 Sterne)

I really have to agree with the previous post. The audio book is a terrific insight towards understanding how early 20th century medicine viewed excess and addiction. With this said, the reader for section 15 especially is an almost comical caricature of himself. From over emoting almost every third word, to his ridiculous attempt- seemingly, to add various (British? 1800's's intelligentsia?) accents to his speech are mind numbingly annoying to say the least. Do yourself a favor and download and listen to chapters 1 thru 14 and ignore the pretentious bore.

Insightful History, Some Still Relevant


(4 Sterne)

A very eye-opening look into the attitude towards addicts and alcoholics in the 1910's, before prohibition. Much of the content seems relevant today, although some is definitely outdated. The author repeats himself throughout the book, but only a few times - consider it an amusing quirk. Readers were all good except the reader of sections 4 and 15. In 15 he sounds like he's trying to voice-act a pompous, emotive scientist. It gets old really fast - I got tired of the theatrics and had a hard time concentrating on the content.

better than the AA big book


(5 Sterne)

old school but still useful, better than the AA big book because they have an ax to grind and this talks about habits on general rather than specific vices like alcohol