Grappling with the Monster; Or, the Curse and the Cure of Strong Drink
By T. S. Arthur
Length7h 53m
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In "Grappling with the Monster; Or, the Curse and the Cure of Strong Drink," T. S. Arthur delves into the debilitating effects of alcohol addiction on individuals and society. Through a poignant narrative infused with moral seriousness, Arthur employs a straightforward, didactic literary style that reflects the moral reform movements of the 19th century. The text vividly illustrates the struggles of those ensnared by the 'monster' of intoxication, while intertwining case studies and personal testimonies to emphasize the urgency of addressing this pervasive issue. The book stands as a sobering exploration rooted in the temperance movement seeking to illuminate the moral and social consequences of strong drink in an era of burgeoning advocacy for total abstinence. Arthur, an influential figure in American literature and social reform, was deeply moved by the tragic consequences of alcoholism, which surrounded him during a time when the temperance movement gained momentum. His personal convictions and experiences in witnessing the devastation wrought by drink fueled his desire to craft narratives that not only entertain but also educate and reform. Arthur's work is undeniably reflective of the broader societal concerns of his time, connecting literature with the pressing social issues of his day. This compelling book is highly recommended for those interested in social reform literature, addiction studies, or American history. Arthur's insights into the struggle against alcoholism are timeless, making this text relevant to contemporary discussions on substance abuse. Readers will find both a narrative that engages the heart and a thoughtful examination of the moral and social dilemmas posed by alcohol consumption.
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GenreSelf-Help
Length7 hrs 53 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION
88ABSOLUTE WITHDRAWAL OF ALL INTOXICANTS FROM THE PATIENT,
2CHAPTER XVIII.
89TOBACCO.
3LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
90RESULTS OF CHRONIC INEBRIATION.
4THE MONSTER, STRONG DRINK.
91REMOVAL FROM TEMPTATION.
5ALCOHOL AN ENEMY.
92"THE HYGIENIC AND SANITARY MEASURES
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6PLACE AND POWER IN THE HOUSEHOLD.
93THE BINGHAMPTON ASYLUM.
7FREEDOM OF THE NATION;
94SAVING AND REFORMING INFLUENCES.
8ENORMOUS CONSUMPTION.
95TREATMENT.
9POVERTY AND DESTITUTION
96DEEPLY INTERESTING CASES.
10LOSS TO LABOR.
97THE CARE AND TREATMENT OF DRUNKARDS.
11TAXATION.
98LEGISLATIVE CONTROL.
12CURSING THE POOR.
99LOSS TO THE STATE IN NOT ESTABLISHING ASYLUMS
13CRIME AND PAUPERISM.
100REFORMATORY HOMES.
14THE BLIGHT EVERYWHERE.
101WASHINGTONIAN HOME AT BOSTON,
15IT CURSES THE BODY.
102BENEFICIAL RESULTS.
16ALCOHOL NOT A FOOD AND OF DOUBTFUL USE AS A MEDICINE.
103THE WASHINGTONIAN HOME AT CHICAGO
17DIGESTION.
104TESTIMONY OF THE REFORMED.
18ALCOHOL RETARDS DIGESTION.
105HOW I WAS TREATED IN THE HOME.
19ITS EFFECT ON THE BLOOD.
106A RELIGIOUS HOME.
20ON THE MINUTE CIRCULATION.
107WHO ARE RECEIVED INTO "THE FRANKLIN HOME."
21PARALYZES THE MINUTE BLOOD-VESSELS.
108USE OF TOBACCO DISCOURAGED.
22HEART DISTURBANCE.
109WHAT HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED.
23OTHER ORGANS INVOLVED.
110WOMAN'S WORK IN THE HOME.
24EFFECT ON THE BRAIN.
111TOUCHING INCIDENTS.
25THE SPINAL CORD AND NERVES.
112THE TESTIMONY OF INMATES.
26EFFECT ON THE BRAIN CENTRES.
113AFTER FIVE YEARS.
27IT CURSES THE BODY.—CONTINUED.
114DANGERS THAT BESET THE REFORMED INEBRIATE.
28EFFECT ON THE MEMBRANES.
115TOBACCO AS AN INCITANT TO THE USE OF ALCOHOLIC STIMULANTS, AND AN OBSTACLE IN THE WAY OF A PERMANENT REFORMATION.
29MEMBRANOUS DETERIORATIONS.
116ASSOCIATED WITH THE HABIT OF DRINKING.
30ACTION OF ALCOHOL ON THE STOMACH.
117DERANGEMENT OF THE DIGESTIVE ORGANS
31TIC-DOULOUREUX AND SCIATICA.
118FELT A DESIRE FOR A LITTLE WHISKY AFTER A SMOKE,
32DEGENERATION OF THE LIVER.
119TEN TIMES AS DIFFICULT TO CONQUER AS THAT OF WHISKY-DRINKING.
33HOW THE KIDNEYS SUFFER.
120ONE OF THE GREAT CURSES OF THE RISING GENERATION
34CONGESTION OF THE LUNGS.
121THE WOMAN'S CRUSADE.
35ORGANIC DETERIORATIONS OF THE HEART.
122BEGINNING OF THE CRUSADE.
36EPILEPSY AND PARALYSIS.
123HOW THE CRUSADERS WERE TREATED.
37FARTHER MEDICAL TESTIMONY.
124DECLINE OF THE CRUSADING SPIRIT.
38IT CURSES THE SOUL.
125THE WOMAN'S NATIONAL CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION.
39HEAVENLY ORDER IN THE BODY.
126ORGANIZATION.
40MENTAL DISTURBANCES.
127FIRST YEAR'S WORK.
41INSANITY.
128THE SECOND YEAR'S WORK.
42NO SUBSTANCE AFFECTS THE BRAIN LIKE ALCOHOL.
129A WORKING ORGANIZATION.
43INHERITED LATENT EVIL FORCES.
130LOOKING AFTER THE CHILDREN.
44MENTAL AND MORAL CHANGES OF A DISASTROUS CHARACTER
131THE WORK OF REFORM AND RESCUE.
45"BECOMES THE HELPLESS SUBJECT OF THE FORCES OF EVIL,
132KEEPING ALIVE A SENTIMENT ADVERSE TO THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC.
46HOMICIDAL MANIA.
133INFLUENCE ON THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.
47KLEPTOMANIA.
134ACTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CONGRESS.
48LOSS OF MENTAL CLEARNESS.
135REFORM CLUBS.
49IMPAIRMENT OF MEMORY.
136DR. HENRY A. REYNOLDS.
50MENTAL AND MORAL DISEASES.
137FORMATION OF CLUBS.
51RELATION BETWEEN INSANITY AND DRUNKENNESS.
138FRANCIS MURPHY.
52"GREAT SIMILARITY BETWEEN INEBRIETY AND INSANITY.
139GOSPEL TEMPERANCE.
53GENERAL IMPAIRMENT OF THE FACULTIES.
140THE VALUE OF PRAYER AND FAITH ALONE.
54"ALCOHOL SELLS THE REASONING POWERS,
141PRAYER SUPPLEMENTED BY ORGANIZED WORK.
55IT EXCITES MAN'S WORST PASSIONS.
142THE APPETITE FOR DRINK NOT TAKEN AWAY IN A MOMENT.
56A SAD AND TERRIBLE PICTURE.
143HOW MANY ARE REALLY SAVED.
57"VOLUNTARY EXTINCTION OF REASON.
144THE TRIAL AND THE TEST,
58NOT A FOOD, AND VERY LIMITED IN ITS RANGE AS A MEDICINE.
145THE DIVINE GRACE THAT SAVES.
59INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CONGRESS,
146AN UNSOUND AND DANGEROUS DOCTRINE.
60ALCOHOL HAS NO FOOD VALUE,
147TEMPERANCE COFFEE-HOUSES AND FRIENDLY INNS.
61ALCOHOL NOT A PRODUCER OF HEAT.
148THE EXPERIMENT IN PHILADELPHIA.
62ALCOHOL REDUCES THE TEMPERATURE OF THE BODY,
149SIGNAL SUCCESS.
63ALCOHOL DOES NOT GIVE STRENGTH.
150CROWDED FROM THE FIRST.
64DRIVEN TO THE WALL.
151THE GOOD DONE.
65"NOT KNOWN TO BE IN ANY SENSE AN ORIGINATOR OF VITAL FORCE;
152FRIENDLY INNS.
66"ALCOHOL ACTS AS A DISTURBING ELEMENT
153TEMPERANCE LITERATURE.
67WHAT IS ITS VALUE AS A MEDICINE?
154NATIONAL TEMPERANCE SOCIETY AND PUBLICATION HOUSE,
68TYPHOID FEVER.
155FIRST BOOK PUBLISHED.
69ACCUMULATIVE TESTIMONY.
156AFTER TWELVE YEARS.
70THE GROWTH AND POWER OF APPETITE.
157REMARKABLE GROWTH OF TEMPERANCE LITERATURE.
71NO MAN SAFE WHO DRINKS.
158A MOST IMPORTANT AGENCY.
72A DANGEROUS DELUSION.
159LICENSE A FAILURE AND A DISGRACE.
73A MOST EXEMPLARY NUN
160HISTORY OF LICENSE IN MASSACHUSETTS.
74INHERITED PREDISPOSITION TO DRINK,
161THE EVIL STILL INCREASING.
75EXTINGUISHMENT OF FAMILIES!
162WORSE AND WORSE.
76"MORE READILY BECOME DRUNKARDS,
163TESTIMONY OF JOHN ADAMS.
77INHERITED NERVOUS SUSCEPTIBILITY
164OPENING A WIDER DOOR.
78A REMARKABLE CASE.
165A CHANGE FOR THE BETTER.
79LOCK HIMSELF IN HIS ROOM FOR DAYS
166THE LIQUOR POWER IN THE ASCENDANT AGAIN.
80MEANS OF CURE.
167SUBMITTING AGAIN TO THE YOKE.
81HOPEFUL SIGNS.
168PROHIBITION.
82FRUITS OF TEMPERANCE WORK.
169NO REMEDY BUT PROHIBITION.
83REDUCTION OF POVERTY, PAUPERISM AND CRIME,
170PROHIBITION NOT UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
84JUDGES ON THE BENCH
171CAN PROHIBITORY LAWS BE ENFORCED?
85THE WORK OF HEALING AND SAVING.
172THE VALUE OF PROHIBITORY LAWS WHEN ENFORCED.
86A TRUER, PURER, NOBLER MAN,
173THE MAINE LAW—ITS COMPLETE VINDICATION.
87INEBRIATE ASYLUMS.
174TESTIMONY OF HON. NEAL DOW.
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