This section is from the "The Indian Household Medicine Guide" book, by J. I. Lighthall. Also available from Amazon: The Indian Household Medicine Guide
Commence with the same dose in solution, and every time a dose is taken replace it with the same amount of water, and when the solution gets to be so weak that its effects are not felt, commence taking quinine in from three to five grain doses every four hours until you have taken it four or five days. Whisky and wine may be used lightly as the dose of the opiate grows smaller. The habit can be broken in four weeks, and God knows it is a fearful habit to be chained to, and no man would ever acquire it if he knew what a monster it is to overcome. The habit of getting drunk is an angel by the side of it.
 
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