The smoking of opium was opposed at least in part because of its association with Chinese immigrants.

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Yes, this is true. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, opium smoking was particularly associated with Chinese immigrants in the United States. As the U.S. government sought to restrict and ban opium, this association with Chinese immigrants played a role in shaping public perceptions of the drug and fueling anti-Chinese sentiment.

The Smoking of Opium Was Opposed at Least in Part