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Rosamond McKenney Sweet Diary, 1914

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Tuesday, January 20 {diarist used extra-large letters} 20 DAYS PAST 345 TO COME

Alcohol Antidote. Ammonium chloride is recommended as an antidote to alcohol, given in doses of 30 to 60 grains, with copious draughts of water to prevent gastro-intestinal irritation. It prevents the effects of the alcohol, sobers the patients quickly, and is a valuable preventative against delirium tremens. Should the patient not become quiet after taking the remedy, bromide or chloral hydrate may be administered.—Med. Times.

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