Drug Use in American History.

McWilliams, John C.

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ERIC Number: EJ449328

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1991

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Drug Use in American History.

McWilliams, John C.

OAH Magazine of History, v6 n2 p3-5 Fall 1991

Discusses drug use in U.S. history. Argues that a "get-tough" approach did not work in the past and will not work in the future. Suggests that history can provide a scholarly assessment of drugs, foster understanding of drugs in contemporary society, and enable students to evaluate drug policies more objectively. (DK)

Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Cocaine, Drug Abuse, Drug Education, Drug Legislation, Illegal Drug Use, Law Enforcement, Marijuana, Propaganda, Public Opinion, Secondary Education, Tobacco, United States History

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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