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This rare vintage educational booklet titled “Why Dope?” was created by the Wheeling Jaycees in partnership with local businesses and civic leaders, as part of a drug awareness initiative during the early 1980s. These booklets were often distributed to schools and community groups to warn youth about the dangers of drug use, and this one offers a fascinating snapshot of the era’s tone and tactics in drug prevention.
Features include:
• Original cover art featuring a syringe illustration with the earth
• Dozens of pages of anti-drug content, including a drug slang glossary, warning signs, and social commentary
• Advertisements from vintage Wheeling-area businesses including Burger Chef, Minute Markets, Charles M. Sledd Co., 250 Auto Wrecking, and many more
• Community message from the Wheeling Jaycees president and a local church/business directory
• Educational section titled “What Does the Heroin Addict Look Like?” along with other period-specific messaging
All pages intact, some natural age toning as expected for its age. A unique piece of Wheeling history and a striking example of 1980s drug education culture.
Perfect for collectors of local West Virginia history, vintage ephemera, or retro educational materials.
Ships securely with backing for protection.
