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Sport. Used to run a great deal, but had pain in his heart after running 

 and the "physician told him that the valves were clogged." 



Education. Five years in common schools. Halifax, Nova Scotia; also 

 attended evening school, Boston, one winter. 



Memory. Fairly good. 



Non-abstainer. At present abstainer, under hospital supervision. Previ- 

 ously drank anything, in any amount, at any time. Largest amount ever 

 taken, 10 to 15 glasses of whisky. Made him "shaky"; unable to sleep after- 

 wards. Last use 8 months previous, except at Christmas, when he took a 

 glass of wine and an eggnog. Regular dose used to be 4 to 5 glasses of whisk}' 

 or several bottles of cheap wine. Has always been able to get home, even 

 when drinking heavily. Not affected by 2 or 3 glasses of whisky. Insists that 

 stopping affects him more than drinking; makes his hand tremble. 



First noticeable effects: Makes him sleepy; does not cause talkativeness; 

 naturally of a happy temperament and the liquor does not increase the feeling 

 of happiness. No peculiar sensations; no effect on the flow of ideas or on the 

 temper. Never had physical pain, so is unable to say what would be the effect 

 of drinking upon it. Two or three glasses of whisky does not affect his work. 

 No effect upon morals or digestion, except that he loses his appetite when he 

 stops drinking. Whisky does not affect the amount of urine, but wine does 

 to some extent. 



Tea and coffee. Three cups of coffee per day; sometimes takes tea instead 

 of coffee. 



Life insurance. Was examined for some company, the name of which has 

 been forgotten, and was admitted, but did not pay his premiums. 



SUBJECT XIV. 



Date. April 21, 1914. 



Family history. Both father and mother Irish; married about 1864. Seven 

 in family; subject next to the youngest; one brother. 



Father drank whisky, but worked steadily; effects unknown. Not known 

 whether mother took alcohol or not. Brother drank heavily once a week ; made 

 him "soft." Sisters practically temperate. No habitual use of drugs by any 

 member of the family. Grandfather had traumatic disturbance as a result of 

 a blow on the head. No excessive use of alcohol in the family history. 



Personal data. Age, 39 years; height, 166.6 cm.; weight, 67.6 kilos. Occu- 

 pation, bottler, but has not been employed for 6 months. 



Education. Educated in Ireland to second highest grade in national school ; 

 scholarship good. 



Memory. Average; not forgetful. 



Non-abstainer. At present abstainer, under hospital supervision. Previ- 

 ously, drank three-quarters of a bottle of beer every hour, about 8 bottles a 

 day. Became intoxicated only when he drank whisky in addition to the beer. 

 Largest amount ever taken, perhaps a pint of whisky at Christmas. Last use, 

 6 months previous, led to admission to the Psychopathic Hospital. Occasion- 

 ally intoxicated, after using whisky and beer. Never dizzy, but had heartburn 

 and fermentation. 



First noticeable effects: Drinking made him "full of fun," talkative, happy, 

 and argumentative. Did not drink to dull mental pain. Did not prevent 

 him from doing his work. No noticeable effect on the urine. 



Tea and coffee. Takes both tea and coffee now, of moderate strength, 5 cups 

 a day. 



Life insurance. Examined for life insurance in Metropolitan Life Insurance 

 Company and Knights of Columbus; for the latter about 1894 or 1895. 

 Accepted. 



