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Richard Nixon declares war on drugs
Lauches an all out defense agaisnt drugs - establishing the first "anti-drug" office in the white house. -
Mandatory Minimum Sentences
Congress enacts a mandatory minimum sentence for all cocained users and possession. This is significant because it started the whole prison/drugs debate. -
Drug Treatment Declined
Lee Brown resigns after congress decline his emphasis on drug treatment rather than persecution. This is significant because it elicits the ignorance congress has, and shows how determined they are to eliminate the problem now, rather then long term. -
Medical Marijuana Legalization
California legalizes marijuana -
Drug Tests
Students involved in competitive extracuricular cna be tested for drug use even if they are suspected for taking drugs. This is huge since people can violate your privacy without suspicion. -
Police Arrest 1.7 million people
22% more than in 1995
