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The Rise and Fall of Aspirations: Cocaine and Personal Trials
This chapter explores Freud's initial belief in cocaine as a potential remedy for various ailments, including his disappointment when the drug did not provide relief to a close friend. It also touches on his personal struggles, particularly a rift with his fiancée Martha over financial issues that deepens his self-doubt and foreshadows future challenges in his life.