The Anti-Drug Abuse Act (ADAA) of 1986 was signed into law twenty years ago today.  It was one of the most sweeping changes to the drug laws in decades, and many of its provisions are still affecting us today. Today's music is "Splat the Rat," by <a href="http://www.podsafeaudio.com/jamroom/bands/690/music.php">Father Rock</a>.  Theme music composed and conducted by <a href="http://www.drysmoke.com">Marc Rose</a>.

The Anti-Drug Abuse Act (ADAA) of 1986 was signed into law twenty years ago today. It was one of the most sweeping changes to the drug laws in decades, and many of its provisions are still affecting us today. Today's music is "Splat the Rat," by Father Rock. Theme music composed and conducted by Marc Rose.

The Anti-Drug Abuse Act (ADAA) of 1986 was signed into law twenty years ago today.&nbsp; It was one of the most sweeping changes to the drug laws in decades, and many of its provisions are still affecting us today. Today's music is "Splat the Rat," by <a href="http://www.podsafeaudio.com/jamroom/bands/690/music.php" rel="noopener noreferrer">Father Rock</a>.&nbsp; Theme music composed and conducted by <a href="http://www.drysmoke.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Marc Rose</a>.

Episode #13 -- Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986

A look at the events and culture of the (relatively) recent past -- twenty, or sometimes thirty, years ago from the day of posting.  The 1980s. The 1990s.  People.  Society.  Books, movies, television and video games.  Crime and justice.  War and disasters.  It's all here, seen through the lens of my own memory.  Learn or remember about days not so long gone, and see how what happened then affects us today -- all in less than ten minutes per episode.

History

A look at the events and culture of the (relatively) recent past -- twenty, or sometimes thirty, years ago from the day of posting. The 1980s. The 1990s. People. Society. Books, movies, television and video games. Crime and justice. War and disasters. It's all here, seen through the lens of my own memory. Learn or remember about days not so long gone, and see how what happened then affects us today -- all in less than ten minutes per episode.

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Episode #13 -- Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986

Episode #13 -- Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986