The History of the Drug War in the United States (879 words, 3 pages)
The Drug War A Failed Cause In the 1960s, as drugs became symbols of youthful rebellion, socialupheaval, and political dissent, the government halted scientific researchto evaluate their medical safety and efficacy. In 1971, President Nixondeclared a "war on drugs," thus dramatically increasing the size andpresence of drug control agencies. Those ...
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