Drugs & Alcohol

A drug refers to any chemical substance that affects physiological functions, moods, perceptions, and consciousness. By extension drugs stand to alter or interrupt interpersonal interactions, and the widespread use of drugs, may even alter the form of entire social networks. This album examines the use and abuse of drugs in human societies. Among other drugs, the album specifically explores the history and prevalence of opiods, marijuana, alcohol, and tobacco.
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*Classes are based on absolute fatal overdose rates in 2014–2016 and the change in rates between 2002–2004 and 2014–2016. Analyses included 3,079 U.S. counties. Source: Shannon Monnat / Institute for New Economic Thinking
Distribution of the Economic Burden of Prescription Opoid Overdose, Abuse and Dependence Source: Florence, Curtis S., Chao Zhou, Feijun Luo, and Likang Xu. 2016. "The Economic Burden of Prescription Opioid Overdose, Abuse, and Dependence in the United States, 2013." Medical Care. 54(10):901-906.

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)
Source: OECD
Source: VinePair

Drugs: Alcohol

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"Flint's old police academy sold for marijuana grow facility despite objections"
Source: Bloomberg Government
Majorities across generations--except Silents--favor legalizing marijuana Source: Pew Research Center

Drugs: Marijuana

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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
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.
This genre of ads regularly appeared in medical journals such as the Journal of the American Medical Association, an organization which for decades collaborated closely with the industry. 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 asked to indicate the brand in their pocket.

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
Source: National Youth Tobacco Survey, 2018 / CDC / 2019. "Broken: Big Vape," Netflix.

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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