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A drug refers to any chemical substance that affects physiological functions, moods, perceptions, and consciousness. By extension drugs stand to alter or…

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Opium - For relief of headache, pain, cramping, excitability, and women's discomfort

Drugs: Opioids

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New Cocaine Users in U.S. The number of people trying cocaine in the U.S. has increased. Source: U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

National Overdose Deaths - Number of Deaths from Cocaine Source: National Center for Health Statistics, CDC

Drugs: Cocaine

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Change in proportion of 15-year olds who have drunk alcohol, 2002-2010 Source: OECD analysis of HBSC data in Tackling Harmful Alcohol Use (2015)

Drugs: Alcohol

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"Flint's old police academy sold for marijuana grow facility despite objections"

Majorities across generations--except Silents--favor legalizing marijuana Source: Pew Research Center

Drugs: Marijuana

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The tobacco industry made every effort to associate itself with noble institutions, patriotic themes, & cultural icons connoting respectability. Among the innumerable examples are: George Washington, Mt Rushmore, the US flag, and the Statue of Liberty, the Capitol, referees, astronauts, and even the beloved family pet.. Even more prevalent were cultural symbols which brought to mind happy times and celebration, such as Santa Claus.

"Viceroys Filter Smoke! 'As your dentist, I would recommend Viceroys,'" 1936

Drugs: Tobacco

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Source: Monitoring the Future, 2014; 41,551 students from 377 public and private schools participated in the 2014 survey

Among all tobacco products, middle and high school students use e-cigarettes the most. Past Month Use of Selected Tobacco Products Source: University of Michigan, 2014 Monitoring the Future Study

Only 14.2% of 12th Graders View E-Cigarette Use as Harmful, Which Is Less Than 5 Students in the Average Class Source: Monitoring the Future, 2014; 41,551 students from 377 public and private schools participated in the 2014 survey

Drugs: E-Cigarettes

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Although the US has 5% of the world's population, they hold 25% of the world's prison population, largely as a result of the drug war. Visit www.askleap.com

Drugs: Criminalization

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"Flint's old police academy sold for marijuana grow facility despite objections"

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Source: Bloomberg Government

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Change in proportion of 15-year olds who have drunk alcohol, 2002-2010 Source: OECD analysis of HBSC data in Tackling Harmful Alcohol Use (2015)

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Bayer once sold heroin as a cold and pain medicine. And they're how the drug its name. The drug, which Bayer sold from the 1890s through as recently as 1912, was promoted as having "heroic" properties, which led to the then-brand-name Heroin.

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Source: Pew Research Center

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Source: RAND Corporation

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Source: OECD

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Vintage Cigarette Ads

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In an attempt to substantiate the claim in this ad campaign, R.J. Reynolds paid for surveys to be conducted during medical conventions, but the methodology was dubious. Doctors were reportedly gifted free packs of Camel cigarettes, then they were immediately asked to indicate their favorite brand or report the brand of cigarette they carried in their pocket. Source: R. J. Reynolds

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Isn't it quite telling that the IAAF, an organization that strongly kicks against the use of performance-enhancing drugs, wants athletes to use drugs that medically alter their production of hormones and thereby limit their natural performance? ~ @okemzuruoke

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Mornidine, also known as Pipamazine, was introduced to the U.S. market in 1959 by G. D. Searle & Company. Mornidine was a prescription drug that helped pregnant women cope with morning sickness. As the marketing strategy attests, Mornidine seemed to satisfy the sexist viewpoint that morning sickness was primarily a problem because it interfered with a woman's domestic duties. Mornidine was eventually withdrawn from the U.S. market in 1969, after reports that it caused liver damage. Cures For Morning Sickness, Anti Nausea Medication, Magazine Advert, Man Of The House, Cooked Breakfast, Trigger Warning, Getting Drunk, Ol Days, Housework

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Mornidine, also known as Pipamazine, was introduced to the U.S. market in 1959 by G. D. Searle & Company. Mornidine was a prescription drug that helped pregnant women cope with morning sickness. As the marketing strategy attests, Mornidine seemed to satisfy the sexist viewpoint that morning sickness was primarily a problem because it interfered with a woman's domestic duties. Mornidine was eventually withdrawn from the U.S. market in 1969, after reports that it caused liver damage.

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