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Table 1 Main acute and chronic effects of absinthe reported in the 19th century

From: Absinthism: a fictitious 19th century syndrome with present impact

Acute effects

Chronic absinthism

vertigo

mania

seizures

softening of the brain

nervous debility

general paralysis

hallucinatory delirium

psychosis

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Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy

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