Assignment 2 LASA I-Amphetamine Use and Abuse

Amphetamine Use and Abuse in America

Abstract

Since the 19th century when Americans first discovered new wonder drugs like morphine, heroin,

and cocaine, our society has confronted the problem of drug abuse and addiction. The United

States--grappling with its first drug epidemic in the early 20th century--gradually instituted

effective restrictions: at home through domestic law enforcement and overseas by spearheading a

world movement to limit opium and coca crops. By World War II, American drug use had

become so rare, it was seen as a marginal social problem. The first epidemic was forgotten.

During the 1960s, drugs like marijuana, amphetamines, and psychedelics came on the scene, and a

new generation embraced drugs. Today with the drug...