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Chasing the Urge – Addiction Throughout History

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The Opium Wars: Addiction and Imperial Power Dynamics

This chapter explores the historical context of addiction through the lens of the opium wars, emphasizing the manipulation of addiction by societal and commercial interests. It critiques the misconceptions surrounding China's decline due to opium, highlighting the role of Western imperialism in shaping addiction narratives and contemporary drug policies.

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