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		pjc50 7 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The death of partying in the USA Socializing in most Western countries used to be built entirely around an addictive mind altering substance, alcohol. Despite its many flaws it was extremely pro-social. Other drugs had their own party scenes.

throwaway173738 7 months ago [–]

Not to mention the stereotype of the 50’s housewife using “diet pills” to get more done. Back then they were amphetamines.

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