The History of Drugs in America | From Alcohol and Tobacco to Opioids

Drugs did not suddenly appear in modern America. From alcohol and tobacco in early American life to opium, morphine, prescription opioids, heroin, and fentanyl, this is a story that stretches across centuries. In this episode, we look at how drugs became so deeply embedded in American society, why the problem kept changing shape, and why it never truly went away.