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You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
I've heard that there was an opium problem with Asian people, back during the Gold Rush in California. Is that true?
<|assistant|>
Yes, during the Gold Rush of 1849-1850, there was an increasing problem with opium addiction amongst Chinese laborers who were coming to California to seek their fortune. The opium was said to have been smuggled from China and San Francisco became a major hub for the illegal opium trade. Unfortunately, it led to some discrimination against Asian people and eventually the passing of laws to restrict it's usage.