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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#72: The War on Drugs