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... > social science subjects > sociology > social change > activism and social justice > political and social movements (North America) > resistance to drug laws
... > contexts > population characteristics > socioeconomic factors > social change > activism and social justice > political and social movements (North America) > resistance to drug laws
... > social science subjects > sociology > social change > activism and social justice > legal and judicial system/human rights/civil rights > resistance to drug laws
... > contexts > population characteristics > socioeconomic factors > social change > activism and social justice > legal and judicial system/human rights/civil rights > resistance to drug laws

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resistance to drug laws  

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  • The origins of U.S. drug prohibition lie in the early 20th century. Prior to 1906, there was no drug regulation in the United States and crimes such as drug dealing and drug possession did not exist. [Source: Encyclopedia of Activism and Social Justice; Drug Laws, Resistance To]

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