America's War on Drugs

The origins of the drug war in the United States, which spans five decades, and its unexpected effects on American culture, institutions and politics.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

America's War on Drugs

First Air Date

June 18, 2017

Last Air Date

June 21, 2017

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Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

Talos Films

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History

S01E04

Heroin, Terrorists & Kings of Pain

After 9/11, heroin kingpins and terrorists forge an alliance as Afghanistan becomes a narco-state. Meanwhile, El Chapo takes it on the lam and Big Pharma becomes the new big drug lord as Americans get addicted to prescription drugs.

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