Experiments and Observations on Absinth and Absinthism

R. Amory
1868 Boston Medical and Surgical Journal  
22d.-Has been quiet since the 15th, and is once more discharged to the shop. Is returned to the hospital in the afternoon in a fit. Was seen to sway to and fro on his seat, and rub his head, until he fell, and began to struggle with those who went to him. Had secreted a fork in his sleeve. Was put on the floor of an empty room, in the hospital, and watched. Rolled about, and pounded the floor with his head for an hour, when he became quiet. 29th.-Has been gradually recovering his strength and
more » ... irits since the 22d, and today is under moderate maniacal excitement. Jokes and cuts capers, and is anxious to go to work.
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