The history of drug use begins with marijuana, a plant from India with a 4,000-year history in China for various purposes, including rope, cloth, paper, and medicine. Its recreational use in the 1960s is well-documented. Additionally, during World War II, U.S. troops received 200 million amphetamines to combat fatigue and depression, and the substance still exhibits antidepressant properties to this day.
Hooked: Illegal Drugs & How They Got That Way - Marijuana, Assassin of Youth
The series delves into the history of drug usage, examining the origins of marijuana and synthetic amphetamines.
