In his early writings,Sigmund Freud recommended the use of cocaine for treatment of depression.

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Freud's earliest writings and personal correspondence show that he believed cocaine had potential as a treatment for not only depression, but also as a local anesthetic and possible cure for morphine addiction. However, he later realized the dangerous addictive properties of cocaine and stopped advocating for its use.

In His Early Writings,Sigmund Freud Recommended the Use of Cocaine