The Wide Affect of Narcotics

By CaseyAnthony185
  • Development Of Cocaine

    Development Of Cocaine

  • Amphetamines were first synthesized.

    Amphetamines were first synthesized.

  • United States government reported 5,000 cocaine-related deaths in one year

    United States government reported 5,000 cocaine-related deaths in one year

    United States government reported 5,000 cocaine-related deaths in one year
  • Harison Narcotics act was passed

    Harison Narcotics act was passed

    Prohibiting Cocaine and other Opiates for recreational use. Must be prescribed
  • Amphetamines were prescribed for nasal congestion

    Amphetamines were prescribed for nasal congestion

  • Marijuana was outlawed in the United States

    Marijuana was outlawed in the United States

  • Amphetamines became illegal unless prescribed

    Amphetamines became illegal unless prescribed

  • Welfare ties

    Welfare ties

    72,000 registered drug users collected a total of 350 million dollars a year from welfare.
  • Book Quote

    Book Quote

    “Some students started abusing amphetamines because the drugs helped them stay awake to study. It wasn’t long before young people learned that large doses produced a tremendous high” (Clayton 15)
  • Expert Opinion

    Expert Opinion

    “One out of three American families has a problem with drug use” -Lawrence Clayton
  • Expret Opinion

    Expret Opinion

    Parents have to keep their eyes and ears open to anything that kids can use to get high,” - Celia Vimont
  • 75% of drug users behave violently atleast once

    75% of drug users behave violently atleast once