Rising Arrests, Shifting Attitudes // Era of Medical [7]

Описание: In this episode of Dazed and Confused, we explore the Era of Medicalization — a period marked by rising cannabis arrests, evolving adolescent use, and shifting public attitudes. Despite the 1994 Crime Bill and intensified enforcement, support for legalization doubled from 25% to 50% between 1995 and 2011. National surveys like MTF, NSDU, and YRBS reveal how young people perceived cannabis risk and availability during this pivotal era.

About the Podcast:
Dazed and Confused explores the turbulent history of cannabis in the United States—from its criminalization to its medical rebranding and reemergence as a legal commodity. Told across major eras—Era of Madness, War, Medicalization, and Legalization—each episode blends historical archives, AI-narrated storytelling, and cultural analysis to examine the policies, panics, and power struggles that shaped the modern War on Drugs.

If you’ve ever wondered how a plant went from pharmacy shelf to felony charge—and now to dispensary counter—this is the story.

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Timeline:
00:00 – Intro: The Era of Medicalization
00:24 – Rising cannabis arrests under the 1994 Crime Bill
01:10 – Public opinion shifts toward legalization
01:40 – Adolescent cannabis use across national surveys (MTF, NSDU, YRBS)
02:30 – Decline in perceived risk and stable availability
03:10 – Summary: Access, attitudes, and enforcement
03:35 – Next episode preview: The Era of Legalization

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