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Development Of Cocaine
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Amphetamines were first synthesized.
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United States government reported 5,000 cocaine-related deaths in one year
United States government reported 5,000 cocaine-related deaths in one year -
Harison Narcotics act was passed
Prohibiting Cocaine and other Opiates for recreational use. Must be prescribed -
Amphetamines were prescribed for nasal congestion
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Marijuana was outlawed in the United States
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Amphetamines became illegal unless prescribed
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Welfare ties
72,000 registered drug users collected a total of 350 million dollars a year from welfare. -
Book Quote
“Some students started abusing amphetamines because the drugs helped them stay awake to study. It wasn’t long before young people learned that large doses produced a tremendous high” (Clayton 15) -
Expert Opinion
“One out of three American families has a problem with drug use” -Lawrence Clayton -
Expret Opinion
Parents have to keep their eyes and ears open to anything that kids can use to get high,” - Celia Vimont -
75% of drug users behave violently atleast once
