The Harrison Narcotics Tax Act, commonly referred to as the Harrison Narcotics Act, became law in the United States in 1914. The purpose of the Act was to regulate and control the manufacture, importation, and distribution of opiates, coca products, and their derivatives, as well as other drugs considered to be harmful or addictive.
The primary focus of the Harrison Narcotics Act was to protect public health by regulating and monitoring the production and distribution of these substances, aiming to prevent abuse and addiction. Additionally, the Act sought to control the illegal distribution of narcotics, combat drug addiction, and discourage the non-medical use of these substances. Therefore, its main aim was to protect public health and wellbeing by supervising the trade of these drugs.
