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Bans Marijuana
US government bans growing and consumption of marijuana. -
Nixon starts the War on Drugs
Initiates the War on Drugs, still going on today. The country now has a different view on drugs and a no tolerance attitude. -
Mandatory sentencing laws
Nelson Rockefeller makes mandatory sentencing in NY as an effort to stop or minimize drug use. -
Crack Cocaine Madatory sentencing
Crack cocaine is given a mandatory sentencing if you are caught with it. This in turn sets a ridiculous precedent -
Medical Marijuana overides federal law
California allows use of medical marijuana and soon 11 other states follow suit -
Criticism on Hadling Drug Problems
House Commitee criticises government focus on law enforcement rather than treatment for methamphetamines
