The Harrison Narcotics Act, which was passed in the U.S. in 1914, unintentionally encouraged the use of
A) Aspirin.
B) Street's Infant Quietness.
C) cocaine.
D) opium.
E) heroin.

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The Harrison Narcotics Act regulated and taxed the production, importation, and distribution of opiates and cocaine. However, it had the unintended consequence of driving the underground production and distribution of these drugs, including heroin, which became a popular alternative to opium due to its potency and lower cost. The act ultimately increased the use and abuse of these drugs, particularly among marginalized communities.

The Harrison Narcotics Act, Which Was Passed in the U