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3000 BCE
Marijuana
The fist of many cannabis plants evolved from Central Asia. The history of it starts back to about 12,000 years ago! -
Cocaine
In 1906, violence was started over the drug against African Americans. White people had started to riot because of the crimes the "black fiends" were committing while using the drug. -
Alcohol Temperance Movement
Movement ranks were most likely filled by women, mostly with children, who endured effects of unbridled drink by their men. -
China and Opium Wars
China was the largest economy in the world for many centuries until these two wars, naming it the Century of Humiliation. -
Amphetamine
It was used for medicine in the 1920's for things like hay-fever and asthma because it dilated the bronchial sacs and was good for clearing passageways to better breathing. -
The Pure Food & Drug Act
On June 21st, with only a few days left for consideration, Representative James Mann captivated the chamber about fruit and liquor being filled with poisonous, chemical fillers. -
The Harrison Act
At this time, cocaine was illegal for usage and distribution, but it was legal for major companies and registered individuals. -
National Prohibition
It was vetoed by President Woodrow Wilson, but became a law after Congress voted to override it. -
The Uniform Drug Act
Advertisements for this acts pictured young people smoking marijuana and committing crimes or behaving recklessly because of it.