#72: The War on Drugs

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In 1971, Richard Nixon declared The War On Drugs. Almost 50 years
later, and a war that has cost the US over a trillion dollars, we
take a look at the effect that this war has had on society.





Why was it declared, what actually happened, and who are the real
winners?





In today's episode we cover:





History of drug use in the United States

Sherlock Holmes & cocaine

The prohibition era

Why was The War on Drugs launched?

Hippies + black community

What actually happened

Are drugs harder to buy now?

Are drugs more expensive now?

The balloon effect

Prescription opiates

The future for the War on Drugs






Full transcript and key vocabulary available on the website
http://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/the-war-on-drugs


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