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At one point in the United States (Late 1800's until early 1900's), Heroin and Cocaine could be purchased over the counter legally. Was there massive societal problems during this time period with these drugs? Were there a lot of addicts?

by /u/Stuck_In_the_Matrix in /r/AskHistorians

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