Howard Markel, "An Anatomy of Addiction: Sigmund Freud, William Halsted and the Miracle Drug Cocaine"

The acclaimed medical historian Howard Markel talks about his latest book, An Anatomy of Addiction: Sigmund Freud, William Halsted and the Miracle Drug Cocaine – the  astonishing account of the years-long cocaine use of Sigmund Freud, young, ambitious neurologist, and William Halsted, the equally young, pathfinding surgeon. Includes discussion with Daniel Herwitz, Director of the Institute for the Humanities.