Drugged Up (pt. II, Harrison Narcotics Tax Act)
A discussion of drug laws in the late twentieth century and beyond
It may be April 1, but drug policy in the United States is no laughing matter. This week, Leigh continues her exploration of drug-related laws during the twentieth century — focusing on the enactment of the Harrison Narcotics Tax Act in 1914 and several Supreme Court challenges to the law that undermined a “medical approach” to addiction for decades
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To skip the intro, fast forward to the 2:24 mark.
