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The Complete History of MORPHINE: From Ancient Miracle to Modern Crisis | 1 Hour History for Sleep
Drift into the fascinating and tragic story of morphine—humanity's most powerful painkiller and most dangerous addiction. From ancient Sumerian "joy plants" to Civil War battlefields, from Friedrich Sertürner's candlelit experiments to today's opioid epidemic, discover how one molecule changed medicine forever.
🌙 What You'll Discover:

Ancient opium use in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece & Rome
Friedrich Sertürner's revolutionary 1804 discovery of pure morphine
The invention of the hypodermic syringe and its devastating consequences
"Soldier's Disease" - how the Civil War created America's first addiction crisis
WWI, WWII, and Vietnam War's unique morphine stories
The modern opioid epidemic and its staggering human cost
Why morphine remains both indispensable medicine and deadly threat
The neuroscience of addiction and hope for the future

📚 Perfect For:
Sleep listeners, history enthusiasts, medical professionals, students, anyone seeking to understand the opioid crisis through the lens of history
⚕️ A Story of Paradox:
The same drug that saved millions from unbearable pain has enslaved millions more through addiction. Learn how physicians, soldiers, and patients have struggled with this impossible balance for over 200 years.
🎧 Designed for Sleep:
Narrated in a calm, engaging style perfect for bedtime learning. No harsh sounds, no dramatic music—just fascinating history to ease you into restful sleep.
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