Now we know that practically all these claims are unfounded, and that such value as it has in medicine is chiefly as a narcotic, as a Deadener of the sense of discomfort.
"A Handbook of Health"
Woods Hutchinson
Second, that even in the smallest doses, as a Deadener of the sense of discomfort, it blinds the man who takes it to the harm it is doing and, as soon as its temporary comforting effects begin to pass off, naturally leads its victim to resort to it again in increasing doses.
"A Handbook of Health"
Woods Hutchinson
"Men," he said in a hushed voice, "I fears me ther shot thet hit her was a Deadener.
"The Law of Hemlock Mountain"
Hugh Lundsford