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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