In Seattle: Buying Coke

: This comprehensive history by HistoryLink details the rise of cocaine in Seattle between 1895 and 1905, identifying the city's first "Cocaine King," C.J. Yates, and how early messenger services were used for illicit deliveries.

: An editorial from the New York Times analyzing the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program and the shift toward public health over criminalization. Seattle's First War on Drugs (1880-1925) - HistoryLink.org buying coke in seattle

: This social science paper published on ResearchGate examines Seattle’s SODA (Stay Out of Drug Area) ordinances as a case study in how the city polices and segregates drug-using populations. : This comprehensive history by HistoryLink details the