How did the drug initially arrive in the United States? Was the drug received favorably or negatively by main stream society?

DRUGS, CRIMES 1

The current change in attitude toward marijuana from negative to semi-positive is not a new phenomenon in our country. The reputation and enforcement stance on many other drugs has changes from acceptable to unacceptable or the reverse.

Using this week’s reading assignments as your source material, choose one of these drugs (Heroin, Cocaine or Marijuana) and describe the following:

How did the drug initially arrive in the United States?

Was the drug received favorably or negatively by main stream society?

What historical impact has legislation had on the availability (legality) of the drug (example: Harrison Narcotic Act)?

CHOOSE COCAINE, ENSURE YOU USE THE ATTACHMENT AND LINK BELOW AS PAR OF YOUR SOURCE AND USE TWO OTHER ADDITIONAL SOURCES