America's War on Drugs

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America's War on Drugs — Season 1, Episode 4: Heroin, Terrorists & Kings of Pain

Documentary, Crime45 min1 season, 4 episodes6.7/10

Episode synopsis

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.

About 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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