No matter what kind of education you’ve had, when you say the name “Sigmund Freud” you’ll get a few laughs. He’s the father of psychoanalysis (and some modern psychology) and he came up with a front to knock humanity off its pedestal of greatness and shame us for being proud, selfish and childlike self loathing. From comedy sketches to required reading, Freud has made appearances (even after death) in all sorts of media and has become the symbol of awkward tension or subliminal thoughts. But as it turns out, Freud had a few of his own unconscious cravings for his own creation. Let’s take a look at the many exploits of the Father of Psychoanalysis and Bolivian marching powder: cocaine.
Just a Rambling Man
So, Freud’s rants about humanity’s inflated sense of self and subliminal messages of sexual or spiritual fantasies do (at times) sound like the hallucinations or delusions of a hardcore drug addict. In fact, sources say he created most of his theories while on this white powder.
And even more amazing, Freud may have made this drug a mainstream pharmaceutical. After reading about cocaine in the Therapeutic Gazette, he was given the opportunity to try the drug thanks to Pfizer (the makers of brand-name cocaine). After he came up with a bunch of wacky but successful research proposals, Freud started taking more of the stimulant which he advocated as a treatment for depression and digestive issues.
A Bizarre Take on Addiction
Of course, like many people back then, Freud wasn’t fully aware of how addictive cocaine could be. In one of his reports, he writes that 1st or 2nd doses of coca don’t produce chemical dependence. In fact, he says large quantities of cocaine are off-putting and don’t produce cravings.
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Although it was originally used as a stimulant, cocaine has become one of the most notorious drugs in the world. Overall, this dangerous drug can cause serious mental and physical problems and can drive a wedge in your relationships. But as with any addiction, you can overcome your sickness and get your life back on track. Just take a lot of courage, perseverance and a little bit of self love and you can get through the tough times.
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