Do You Know Why Alcohol is Legal and Cannabis is Not? – The True Story May Surprise You!

As I scrolled through Reddit the other day, I stumbled upon a question that perfectly encapsulates the absurdity of modern drug policy: “Why is alcohol legal but cannabis isn’t?” The responses were predictably brief, with most users simply typing “politics” and calling it a day. While they’re not wrong, this answer barely scratches the surface of a complex and fascinating history of prohibition, propaganda, and profit.