Shakespeare's Macbeth was referring to inhalants when he stated that humans have often sought a "sweet oblivious antidote" to the cares and woes of living.

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Shakespeare's reference to a "sweet oblivious antidote" in Macbeth is metaphorical, referring to the desire for relief from mental anguish or the burdens of life, rather than specifically mentioning or alluding to inhalants or any substances.

Shakespeare's Macbeth Was Referring to Inhalants When He Stated That