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In Confessions of an English Opium Eater, Thomas De Quincey recounts his descent into opium addiction through the use of laudanum, beginning with his early life and culminating in the profound impacts on his mental and physical health. The memoir is divided into two parts: the origin of his addiction and its subsequent effects, showcasing both the euphoria and the torment associated with the drug. Topics related to drug dependence and withdrawal are explored in detail.