Mikhail Bulgakov's "Morphine" is a chilling and poignant novella that delves into the dark world of addiction through the eyes of a young, isolated physician, Dr. Polyakov. Sent to a remote village hospital, Polyakov succumbs to morphine dependence after self-medicating for an illness, slowly losing his grip on reality and his professional capabilities. Bulgakov, himself a doctor, draws upon his own experiences to paint a grim yet compassionate portrait of the descent into narcotic hell. The narrative, presented as diary entries, explores themes of isolation, the fragility of the human mind, and the devastating consequences of addiction, offering a profound insight into the struggles of a doctor battling his own demons.