Confessions of an English Opium-Eater

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This influential work on drug usage and addiction is recognized as one of the first authoritative texts in its field. Its impact extended to contemporary writers, inspiring them to explore similar themes in their own works. Notably, Arthur Conan Doyle drew from this text for one of his Sherlock Holmes stories, highlighting its significance in literature and its role in shaping narratives around addiction.