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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