Opium Eating: An Autobiographical Sketch by an Habituate

''Opium Eating: An Autobiographical Sketch by an Habituate'' is a personal narrative published in 1876 by an anonymous author who was a soldier during the American Civil War. The book recounts his experiences as a prisoner of war, detailing the brutal conditions in Southern prisons like Andersonville and Richmond. It also explores his subsequent struggle with opium addiction, highlighting the psychological and physical toll of both war and substance abuse. This work is notable for being one of the earliest literary efforts in drug literature, reflecting on the intertwined themes of suffering, addiction, and the search for relief.