The Great Binge is a 21st-century neologism, coined by amateur historian Gradus Protus van den Belt, describing the period in history covering roughly 1870 to 1914. It is so known because of the widespread use and availability of narcotics such as opium, heroin, cocaine, morphine, and absinthe. During this period these drugs were widely available and incredibly popular among both men and women of many social classes in many parts of the world. They were marketed to both adults and children, often included in patent medicines such as cough syrups, pain relievers, and asthma medicines. They were administered to infants and women with menstrual cramps, and included in food and beverages such as Coca-Cola.  Follow the Madness on Social Media!  Support us on Patreon!  www.patreon.com/strangebrewpodcast www.strangebrewpodcast.com Strange brew's INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/strangebrew.podcast/ Strange brew's FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/strangebrewpod