Drug Laws & Money Scandals explained in 12 minutes

Описание: Why illegal drugs are now becoming legal in America and the money scandals, political pressure, and hidden incentives driving those changes. In this explainer video, we break down how U.S. drug laws actually work, why certain substances were outlawed in the first place and the surprising financial and political forces that pushed states to reverse those bans.

From the origins of the War on Drugs to modern legalization movements, tax revenue battles, corporate lobbying, and contradicting federal vs. state laws, this video uncovers the real reasons America shifted from criminalizing certain drugs to profiting from them. If you’ve ever wondered why illegal drugs suddenly became legal in some states, or why America’s drug laws seem inconsistent and confusing, this video explains the history, the money and the scandals behind it.

This video explores how the war on drugs in America has been historically driven by financial interests rather than public health, offering an important perspective on American history. We examine how prohibition and early drug laws, including cannabis regulation, were influenced by corporate profits. This policy debate highlights the economic factors behind "federal laws" concerning drugs, revealing how the broader "economy" has shaped these policies over time.