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A wounded veteran of the U.S. Civil War suffering from "soldiers' disease" MOST likely was suffering from:

A) morphine dependence.
B) THC-induced symptoms from wound binding made of hemp cloth.
C) alcohol dependence.
D) cirrhosis caused by drinking medicine dissolved in ethyl alcohol.

Soldiers' Disease

A term historically used to describe morphine dependency syndrome among Civil War veterans who were administered morphine for their war injuries.

Morphine Dependence

A condition characterized by a psychological or physical need for morphine, a potent opioid analgesic.

THC-Induced Symptoms

Effects or reactions caused by THC, the psychoactive compound in cannabis, such as altered perception or mood changes.

  • Understand the historical context and consequences of substance abuse.
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Purva GoswamiDec 17, 2024
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