This book covers the history of for-profit institutions for the treatment of drug and alcohol habits which were established prior to the Repeal of Prohibition,

This is an updated listing of facilities for the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction up to 1950.

The inebriate asylum movement of the 19th and early 20th century was guided by a dystopian vision which sought to incarcerate all drinkers until they were cured

This work uncovers the history of women and addiction in America and how dependent women have been treated. The author is critical of doctors who have often bee