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The Long War on Drugs
By
Anne L. Foster
Anne L. Foster
Anne L. Foster is Associate Professor of History at Indiana State University, author of
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Duke University Press
Copyright:
This content is made freely available by the publisher. It may not be redistributed or altered. All rights reserved.
ISBN electronic:
978-1-4780-2755-3
Publication date:
2023
Book Chapter
The Many Uses of Drugs
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Published:November 2023
Humans seem to have sought mind-altering experiences through drug consumption throughout history. Many drugs historically were only grown, produced, and consumed locally. After 1500, global trade in drugs began, leading to changes in consumption patterns. Drugs with local traditions of use are often embedded within cultural practices impeding abuse, while global trade goods can be more disruptive in societies.
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