The ENTIRE History of COCAINE: The White Powder That Built Empires and Destroyed Nations

From sacred leaves in the Andes to the deadly white powder that reshaped our modern world, this is the ENTIRE History of Cocaine - a story of empires built and destroyed by desire, greed, and addiction. Journey through ancient Incan rituals, colonial exploitation, and the rise of the global drug trade that forged the cartels of Colombia and Mexico. Witness how one mysterious plant became a billion-dollar empire, fueling wars, corruption, and chaos across nations. Explore the dark evolution - from medical miracle to global menace, from Vin Mariani and Coca-Cola to Pablo Escobar and the modern fentanyl crisis. Every era left a scar, every dose a story.
Dive into the shocking truth behind the world’s most notorious drug - how it rose, fell, and never truly disappeared.
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👉 Timestamp
00:02 Introduction
00:06:25 Ancient Origins: The Sacred Leaf of the Andes
00:13:56 Colonial Invasion: From Sacred to Enslaved
00:22:33 Scientific Discovery: The Laboratory Key
00:30:20 Commercialization and Craze: Tonics and Soft Drinks
00:36:07 Medical Applications: Miracles and Illusions
00:42:57 Decline and Prohibition: Shadows Revealed
00:50:07 The Underground Era: Symbol of Luxury and Culture
00:56:02 The Rise of the Colombian Cartels: Machines of Death
01:03:12 The Crack Epidemic and the War on Drugs: Infernal Fire
01:07:46 Shift to Mexico: The New Hydra
01:13:30 Global Expansion: Europe and Africa
01:18:39 Modern Consequences: Fentanyl and the Legacy
01:23:45 A Call to Action

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