Drugged Up (pt. I, Patent Medicines)
A discussion of patent medicines and drug laws at the turn of the twentieth century
Is the freedom to use substances a fundamental right? Prior to the twentieth century, U.S. law left drugs and alcohol unregulated. Join Leigh this week as she discusses the history of early drug policy in the United States (or, rather, the lack of it) — and how racism, classicism, and xenophobia have shaped our responses.
(Photo © Collier’s Weekly)
To skip the intro, fast forward to the 2:24 mark.
