What condition led Wilkie Collins to opium use?
Headaches
Gout
Insomnia
Tuberculosis
Answer
Gout, a form of inflammatory arthritis, was the catalyst for Wilkie Collins's dependence on opium. It caused him prolonged and intense pain, driving him to seek relief through the drug. As his addiction intensified, Collins increasingly relied on opium not only for pain management but also for creative inspiration and a means of coping with anxiety and insomnia.
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