003: The Early History of Cannabis in America (19th Century - 1970s) with Adam Rathge

Cannabis usage in America didn’t start a few years or even a few decades ago. In fact, cannabis has a long, storied history including a period of extensive medical use before the prohibition that is just now coming to an end. Few know more about this history than Adam Rathge. Adam Rathge holds a Ph.D. in American history from Boston College and has written extensively on the history of cannabis and marijuana in the United States. He served as a contributing editor to the Alcohol and Drug History Society's Points Blog and is the author of numerous articles about cannabis. When he's not writing, Adam is Director of Strategic Operations and Projects for Enrollment at the University of Dayton, where he also teaches undergraduate courses in the Department of History. Today, Adam joins our podcast to talk about the rise and fall of cannabis in the 19th and early 20th centuries, what ultimately led to the prohibition of marijuana across the United States, and what he’s thinking about as we continue to advance as a country toward full legalization.   Show Notes For complete show notes, including transcripts, takeaways, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit SoHoExp.com/03 To learn more about the podcast and get access to all episodes, visit: SoHoExp.com/GreenRepeal

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Today’s Cannabis marketers are facing the same challenges faced by the alcohol industry in 1933 when prohibition was reversed — how do you successfully market a product and navigate an industry that is on the verge of becoming legalized on a federal level? Join alcohol beverage marketing experts and founders of SoHo Experiential, Rick Kiley and Jeff Boedges, as they interview economists, historians, entrepreneurs, legal experts, and more! Listen in as they track the path to a “Green Repeal”, through the lens of alcohol beverage professionals familiar with the trials and tribulations of marketing a “sin-dustry.” Through the podcast, listeners will get an excellent understanding of the Cannabis industry, how it will be governed, and how to successfully navigate the challenges of marketing a successful product in a heavily restricted industry.