116 ELEMENTARY PHYSIOLOGY. 



the streets no longer a man, but a poor, degraded 

 wretch, made so by his appetite for drink. 



The effect of alcohol upon the brain 

 sometimes manifests inself in a degen- 



the Brain. eration of the brain tisssue. Fat accu- 

 mulates as a result of frequent intoxications and 

 the result is known as alcoholic softening, and the 

 appearance of the brain in such condition is showp 

 by the plate. 



The last cut of the stomach on the tem- 

 Tremens! perance charts gave us a view of that 

 organ of a patient suffering from de- 

 lirium tremens. The Aid furnishes us a correspond- 

 ing view of the brain of such a patient. It is usually 

 supposed that this condition is reached only after 

 years of dissipation and drunkenness. Ordinarily this 

 is true. But reliable medical authorities affirm that 

 persons of a particularly nervous disposition are 

 sometimes attacked by this terrible malady when but 

 small quantities of intoxicants are taken. Those 

 who indulge in strong drink are never absolutely 

 safe. It may attack them at any time. 



The victim of delirium tremens is in terrible fear 

 and anxiety. His mind is so completely disturbed 

 and his imagination so thoroughly aroused as to 

 cause him to think his best friends enemies who 

 would do him harm. He sees horrible sights and 

 hears noises which alarm him. In his awful con- 

 dition he raves and tears, cutting, tearing and biting 

 himself like a madman ; and not unfrequently dies 



