When Was Marijuana and Crack Cocaine Outlawed in the United State?

Question by Sammyboy: When was marijuana and crack cocaine outlawed in the United State?

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Answer by sparkles
around 1912 and I forgot the big law back then

Answer by I8AShroom
1937 – Marijuana
1914 – Cocaine

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