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H. H. Jones, MD
Ponca City, Okla

JAMA. 1970;213(2):301.

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To the Editor:—

Dr. Friederici's invention (211:2016, 1970) delighted me and filled me with hope. I found a suitable mouthpiece at Kress's and constructed one of my very own. Alas, on first trial, it was obvious that it was a failure. The delightful searing pain along the lateral margin of the tongue was just not there.

After considerable experimentation, I found that a concentrated extract of used pipe cleaners applied to the mouthpiece produced the desired effect, especially if heated.

I developed a small kit to facilitate the use of this extract. It consists of a spoon, a medicine dropper, and a few matches.

Yesterday, I was heating my extract and, for reason beyond my comprehension, lost a great deal of time discussing the invention with a state narcotics agent.

I have gone back to a tobacco pipe but research continues. Soon I shall receive a supply of betel . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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