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History of Drugs

History of Drugs

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In this gripping episode of Mosaic Minds, Zarya and Mímir explore the hidden history of drugs as tools of power, control, and survival—from ancient warriors high on hallucinogens to modern armies fueled by amphetamines. You’ll uncover how empires traded opium for dominance, how Nixon’s War on Drugs was weaponized for political gain, and why even Coca-Cola couldn’t escape the influence of narcotics. Along the way, Zarya begins to question whether she’s experiencing something unexpected: empathy.

Dive in as we untangle the paradox of drugs—as both poison and cure, oppression and liberation—across centuries of conflict, culture, and controversy.

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