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Peer reviewedPfennig, Dennis Joseph – OAH Magazine of History, 1991
Describes early twentieth-century responses to the drug problem in the United States. Discusses pressure from the media and reformers to control the availability of drugs such as opium and cocaine that were widely available in over-the-counter medications. Focuses on New York State, which took the lead in enacting drug control legislation. (DK)
Descriptors: Cocaine, Drug Addiction, Drug Legislation, Drug Use
