The gin epidemic in the eighteenth century has been compared by sociologists to the introduction of ________ in the twentieth century.

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The gin epidemic in the eighteenth century was characterized by widespread addiction, crime, and social problems. Similarly, the introduction of crack cocaine in the twentieth century led to similar societal issues and has been compared to the gin epidemic in terms of its negative impact on communities.

The Gin Epidemic in the Eighteenth Century Has Been Compared