In 1971, Richard Nixon declared The War On Drugs. Almost 50 years later, and a war that has cost the US over a trillion dollars, we take a look at the effect that this war has had on society.

Why was it declared, what actually happened, and who are the real winners?

In today's episode we cover:

• History of drug use in the United States
• Sherlock Holmes & cocaine
• The prohibition era
• Why was The War on Drugs launched?
• Hippies + black community
• What actually happened
• Are drugs harder to buy now?
• Are drugs more expensive now?
• The balloon effect
• Prescription opiates
• The future for the War on Drugs

Full transcript and key vocabulary available on the website http://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/the-war-on-drugs

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