This chapter explores the parallels between cocaine and lidocaine in terms of their effects on the nerves, along with an intriguing story of a doctor's accidental addiction to cocaine and later heroin. The discussion also delves into the inhumane practice of long working hours for doctors and its possible link to this doctor's experience.
Matthew Walker is Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and Founder and Director of the Center for Human Sleep Science. Check out his book "Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1501144316
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