# Vintage Narcotic Advertisements These Cocaine Ads from the 70s and 80s Reflect a Different Time By David Ingram | Published 2015-09-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocaine-ads References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/379947/Vintage-70s-Ads-Show-How-Cocaine-Was-Advertised-In-The-Past/) & [theworldsbestever](http://www.theworldsbestever.com/2015/09/13/back-in-the-day-when-they-used-to-market-cocaine/) Although it was as illegal then as it is now, these vintage cocaine ads from 1970s and 1980s magazines reflect a time when the drug's popularity and prevalence was exploding upon the American market. Inspired by the recent release of [Netflix's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-backpack-collection) 'Narcos,' which portrays famous Columbian cocaine distributer Pablo Escobar's infamous rise to power, fans of the series have collected various cocaine ads from the time period that advertise an array of [narcotic paraphernalia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-fossil). The vintage advertisements range from subtle nods to blatant statements about the product's intended use for consuming cocaine. Many of the luxurious [cocaine accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beboe-by-scott-campbell) for golden razor blades, ivory or jade cocaine spoons and sterling silver straws show that the drug's association with glamor and style was alive and well at the time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vintage Narcotic Advertisements:** Exploring the resurgence of vintage cocaine ads and its reflection of a different time. - **Cocaine's Popularity in the 70s and 80s:** Examining the explosive popularity and prevalence of cocaine in American markets during the 1970s and 1980s. - **Luxurious Cocaine Accessories:** Uncovering the glamorous and stylish association of cocaine through vintage advertisements showcasing accessories like golden razor blades and sterling silver straws. ### Who This Affects Most - **Advertising:** Opportunity for advertising firms to explore the impact and cultural significance of vintage cocaine ads. - **Fashion and Luxury Goods:** Potential for fashion and luxury brands to draw inspiration from the glamorous and stylish cocaine accessories portrayed in vintage ads. - **Substance Abuse Rehabilitation:** Identification of a historical context for substance abuse rehabilitation centers to better understand the societal influences on drug use and addiction during the 70s and 80s. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Classic Ad Campaign Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seagrams-7-crown.md) - [Nostalgic Soda Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diet-coke-retro-lime.md) - [Nostalgia-Branded Cannabis Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-90s.md) - [Boomer Cannabis Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-high-right-now.md) - [Nostalgic Art-Inspired Cannabis Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kristofferson-san-pablo.md) - [Wholesome Kingpin Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorners-super-bowl.md) - [Limited-Edition Nightclub Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-54.md) - [Drug-Themed April Fool's Gags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innocean-berlin.md) - [Nostalgic Skincare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neutrogena-remembers.md)