New Hope for Alcoholics by Abram Hoffer MD 1968
Hoffer, Abram M.D.
New Hope For Alcoholics
University Books; New Hyde Park, New York
1968. First edition.
...this book is primarily about a therapy for alcoholics which uses LSD. Amid all the bitter controversy concerning other uses of LSD, our authors --- who are among the very first scientific investigators of LSD decades before the public heard about it; Dr. Osmond is the acknowledged coiner of the term psychedelic --- have been quietly and without fanfare pursuing their scientific researches into LSD therapy for alcoholics. Here is their first report to the public on their successes.
From the Introduction:
We began looking for effective treatment methods for alcoholism when it became apparent that a new look at this devastating illness was badly needed. We were given a unique opportunity to study the disease in our laboratories and in our offices, where we learned a tremendous amount through working with alcoholics who belonged to Alcoholics Anonymous.
Contents:
- Alcohol - A Grave Social Problem
- LSD - A Powerful New Drug
- LSD and Alcoholism Research
- LSD Treatment for Alcoholics
- Contraindictions and Dangers of LSD
- Malvarian and Schizophrenic Alcholics
- Special Cases
- LSD Studies
- Psychedelic Therapy in a Private Psychiatric Hospital
- Nicotinic Acid and Alcoholism
- Welcome Father!
- The Whole Man is Sick
- An Ideal Program for Treating Alcoholics
You are bidding on the book, New Hope for Alcoholics, by Abram Hoffer and Humphry Osmond. Hardcover with Mylar-covered dust jacket, 252 pages, University Books, 1968. Very good condition. Binding is tight, pages are clean and free of marks. Former owner's address label on front flyleaf. Two tiny closed tears along upper edge of dust jacket.
Contents:
- Introduction
- Alcoholism --- A Grave Social Problem
- LSD --- A Powerful New Drug
- LSD and Alcoholism Research
- LSD Treatment for Alcoholics
- Contraindications and Dangers of LSD
- Malvarian and Schizophrenic Alcoholics
- Special Cases
- LSD Studies
- Psychedelic Therapy in a Private Psychiatric Hospital
- Nicotinic Acid and Alcoholism
- Welcome, Father!
- The Whole Man is Sick
- An Ideal Program for Treating Alcoholics
Amid all the bitter controversy concerning other uses of LSD, our authors --- who are among the very first scientific investigators of LSD decades before the public heard about it; Dr. Osmond is the acknowledged coiner of the term psychedelic --- have been quietly and without fanfare pursuing their scientific researches into LSD therapy for alcoholics. Here is their first report to the public on their successes.
Relevant to those seeking information on psychedelic drugs.
New Hyde Park, New York University Books 1968 Hard Cover Good/Good 8vo-over 7¾-9¾ tall Ex-Library Hard Cover/Dust Jacket. Ex-library with all the usual adornments, otherwise good. Binding tight. Some shelfwear, small cigarette burn on front cover of dust jacket. 252 pages. Contents: Introduction; Alcoholism---A Grave Social Problem; LSD---A Powerful New Drug; LSD and Alcoholism Research; LSD Treatment for Alcoholics; Contraindications and Dangers of LSD; Malvarian and Schizophrenic Alcoholics; Special Cases; LSD Studies; Psychedelic Therapy in a Private Psychiatric Hospital; Nicotinic Acid and Alcoholism; Welcome, Father! ; The Whole Man is Sick; An Ideal Program for Treating Alcoholics. Amid all the bitter controversy concerning other uses of LSD, our authors---who are among the very first scientific investigators of LSD decades before the public heard about it; Dr. Osmond is the acknowledged coiner of the term psychedelic---have been quietly and without fanfare pursuing their scientific researches into LSD therapy for alcoholics. Here is their first report to the public on their successes.