Laudanum, Which Is a Combination of Opium and Alcohol That

question 37

Multiple Choice

Laudanum, which is a combination of opium and alcohol that was used during the Civil War for multiple conditions, was problematic for what reason?

• A) Laudanum was difficult to make.
• B) It was very expensive.
• C) Opium could no longer be imported.
• D) Laudanum was highly addictive and resulted in many deaths and miscarriages.

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