The Truth About Pemberton’s Addiction
As we know, Pemberton served in the confederate army for most of the Civil War. During an intense battle involving a sword fight on horseback with a Union cavalry, a saber shot and slashed Pemberton. His injuries were so severe, and he was lucky he didn’t die. However, he suffered from extreme physical pain.
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Since he was already a chemist and druggist, he had access to morphine. He initially took it to help him numb the pain. Unfortunately, it didn’t take long for him to become dependent on the drug. After easing his physical pain, Pemberton continued to use the drug to cope with PTSD and other mental and psychological issues he acquired during the war.