Summary of David Farber's The War on Drugs

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mar. 2024 · Milkyway Media · Narată de AI de Matt (de la Google)

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Listen to the Summary of David Farber's The War on Drugs in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The War on Drugs" by David Farber traces the complex history of drug regulation and prohibition in the United States, from the early 20th century to the present day. The book examines the ambivalent attitudes toward substances like alcohol, opium, cocaine, heroin, and cannabis, leading to various legislative efforts to control their use. It delves into the origins of the War on Drugs under President Nixon, who declared drug abuse as "public enemy number one," and the subsequent investment of approximately one trillion dollars over five decades...