History of the Drugs
Cocaine in its various forms is made from the coca plant which is commonly found in the mountains of South America. The coca leaves were used by natives to create a stimulant. The stimulating effects of the drug increase breathing which increases oxygen intake. This afforded native laborers of the region the stamina to perform their duties in the thin air at high altitudes
Crack is a crystallized form of cocaine which was developed during 1970s, which was known as the Cocaine Boom. Usage spread in the mid-1980s. The biggest surge in the use of the drug occurred during the “crack epidemic,” between 1984 and 1990, when the drug spread across American cities and is still commonly used today.
Methamphetamine was discovered in Japan in 1919. The powder was soluble in water, which makes the process of injection much easier and cleaner. It is still legally produced in the U.S., sold under the trade name Desoxyn. During World War II, these drugs were often used by US soldiers to keep their fight, and keep going.