The Washington herald., 1915-04-11
Salvation Army VIII Treat Dope" Habitues
HERALD OFFERS IT'S COL UNNs 70 RAISE FLzN ;its
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Treatments to Cost Little, Says DR.. Emmons

Treatments to
Washington's drug addicts are to have
a chance to emancipate themselves from
their serv!tude to opium, morphine, CO.
catne. and the other habit-forming drugs
without being compelled to leave their
employment or their homes.
1t is distinctly a new Slea and one
that will be welcomed by many who de-
sire to free themselves from the habit
and yet who feel they are unable to
make the sacrifice in time and money
that usually Is required.
The chance Is to be given them by the
Salvation Army. assisted by The WASH
ington Herald. The Herald's recent ex-
pose Of the enormous extent here Of the
drug habit has incidentally brought to
the front the fact that there are prac-
tically no facilities In the city for han
ding the cases of INDECENT addicts.
Treatment Practically Free.
The Salvation Army. realizing the
seriousness of the situation, has offered
practically free treatment to habitues at
its local sanatorium.
II will not be necessary for addict.
to discontinue their employment or to
remain away from their homes. The
officials OF the Salvation Army sanator-
ium say they will be able to cure adj
diets II they merely pay semidaily WIS.,
its to the institution. The hours of these
visits will be arranged to suit the con-
venience Of the drug fiends
The sole cost will be that Of the
drugs used in eRecting the cure.
The method of treatment will be the
one made famous by Thomas De Quiucsy.
the English writer and drug addict. who
wrote THE Confessions Of an English
Opium Eater" This method is the
gradual daily reduction Of the quantity
of drug until the point of absolute elimi-
nation is reached. This treatment saves
the patient from the agony incident to
the sudden withdrawal Of the entire sup
ply.
The Herald VIII Help Raise Money
Addicts whose constitutions have been
utterly shattered by the habit and who
are incapable of working will be pro-
vided for at the sanatorium free of
charge. 1t will be necessary to keep such
patients constantly at the institution.
This work will be supported entirely by
voluntary contributions. The cost Of
operation will be approximately $50 per
day per patient.
The Herald, in view OF its interest in
the Adope" campaign In the work Of
aiding those who have fallen under the
Influence OF the drug habit, will assist
In the soliciting of funds for the main.
tenance Of the sanatOrium.
Contributions toward the fund should
be sent In care Of The Editor. The WASH
ington Herald. A prominent and public
spirited citizen will be appointed treas
urer Of this fund.
Sanatorium Easily Reached.
The receiving wards of the sanatorium
are located under the very shadow of the
Capitol Building and directly opposite the
Peace Monument. admirably situated
from a standpoint Of convenience, being
easily accessible to street cars. hotels
and the Union Station. This location Is
at us Pennsylvania avenue northwest,
the headquarters of the Salvation Army
Patients will be given constant atten-
ton by persons who have their interests
deeply at heart. The sanatorium has Sc
cured the services of DR.. Charles
Emmons. who for five years was SUPER |
of the DR.. W. A. Hammond |
for brain and nervous dis |
cases. thus insuring the use of the most |
modern and scientific methods at the in !
stitution. DR.. Emmons Is physician |
who has had q widely extended medical
than a quarter of century. He Is par
we'll known as a specialist in |
nervous and mental diseases.
Army VIII Operate Farm.
In connection with It's sanatorium. the
Salvation Army will operate a farm for
inebriates and drug habitues near For
Nd. The farm Is situated on
high ground in a most healthful and
beautiful location and comprises about
forty acres. After extremely i'll patients
have taken a course of treatment at the
they will be sent to the farm
to recover thoroughly. The farm il
away from the city Influences. away from
liquor. away from dope" and offers
an excellent opportunity to those who
sincerely want to cast of the shackles
Of servitude to the drug habit.
Under the new opium and narcotic
laws 1t will now be extremely difficult
for drug habitues to satisfy their crav-
lngs," remarked DR.. Charles NJ. En-
mons, medical head Of the sanatorium.
yesterday afternoon.
s"The Herald has conducted . viG0r-
ms warfare against the 'dope-dealinG'
loctors and has sought to open and ex-
end to the unfortunate victims Of the
lrug habit avenues Of relief and means
whereby they may be restored to .
condition OF normal existence. With
respect to the restriction of the Illicit
rade In drugs, The Herald manifestiy
las made decided progress.
THE Salvation Army is able to CO.
operate with The Herald in connection
With the other half OF the campaign-the
a sk If extending aid to addicts OF dope.