A patient at the Worcester Lunatic Hospital in the mid-1800s has been excited,agitated,and even violent at times.Which of the following would Samuel Woodward most likely prescribe in this case?

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Opium or morphine were commonly used during the 1800s to treat patients with mental illnesses, particularly those who were agitated or violent. These substances were believed to have a calming effect on the patient, although their use often resulted in addiction and other health problems. Samuel Woodward, as the superintendent of the Worcester Lunatic Hospital, would likely have been familiar with the use of these drugs and may have prescribed them for certain patients.

A Patient at the Worcester Lunatic Hospital in the Mid-1800s