1. The History of Drugs

2. Big Three Drugs have been central to the human experience. "Big Three"—the three most important drugs in American history are alcohol, tobacco and caffeine. Since human beings first discovered that they could alter their consciousness via chemical means, they've had a hard time stopping themselves from doing it

3. How one impacts the other … 1920’s-Prohibition Era Coffee consumption increases Cigarette consumption increases, especially with women-rise of the flapper

4. Post World War II One of the biggest issues in the US is the trafficking of illegal drugs. Prior to WWII, drugs remained for people on the “fringe” of society Prohibition/ Gangster/Mob violence

5. Shift in attitude … Beatniks-Reefer Madness-Film Noir Counter culture Vietnam War...soldiers bring home drugs – Share with family/friends Drugs hit younger generation

6. A shift in drugs… Alcohol and Marijuana In the 1960’s and 1970’s, more hallucinogenic drugs..heroin, LSD Musicians/Flower children-Drug generation

7. Another Shift 1970’s/80’s the country is introduced to cocaine – Nightclubs – Sexual revolution – Cocaine associated with higher society b/c of cost 1980’s Crack is introduced –cost less, more addictive Attack on urban areas “War on Drugs”

8. More recent Shift 1990’s-2000- – Prescription drugs – Heroin reappears – X/Date Rape Drugs/Raves – Oxycontin – Meth

9. History video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_x79BH o4LA