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[–] starik@lemmy.zip 4 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

The mention of l~~au~~danum always makes me think of Deadwood.

[–] Remember_the_tooth@lemmy.world 7 points 3 weeks ago

Yeah, there's a pretty strong correlation between erectile dysfunction and prolonged opioid abuse.

[–] VaalaVasaVarde@sopuli.xyz 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I have read through Hercule Poirot, they constantly mention laudanum there.

[–] Remember_the_tooth@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago

That makes sense. Laudanum wasn't restricted until the 1910's and Poirot makes his debut in 1920. Prior to this it was used as a cure-all. Weirdly enough, it was still available with a prescription a few years ago and may still be now, although there are few approved uses for it.