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
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