By 1900,opiate dependence in the United States was __________.

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Opiate dependence was proportionally more extensive in the United States in 1900 than it is now. This was during a period when opium and opium derivatives such as morphine, codeine, and heroin were commonly available and prescribed by physicians for a variety of ailments. The dangers of addiction were not well understood at the time, and there were fewer regulations in place to control the availability and distribution of these drugs. It was not until the passage of the Harrison Act in 1914 that the federal government began to take a more active role in regulating the use and distribution of opiates, which helped to curb their use and reduce the incidence of addiction.

By 1900,opiate Dependence in the United States Was __________