America's War on Drugs

2017
America's War on Drugs

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EP1 Acid, Spies, & Secret Experiments Jun 18, 2017

The roots of America’s War on Drugs reveals secret assassination attempts, the CIA’s bizarre experiments with LSD and support of heroin traffickers, LSD parachuting from the sky, and how it led to a five decade war.

EP2 Cocaine, Cartels & Crack Downs Jun 19, 2017

Cocaine lands in America from secret airports, lining the pockets of violent cartel bosses, and an infamous “black widow,” as the CIA’s shadow wars have unintended consequences. President Reagan cracks down as crack invades the USA.

EP3 Gangs, Prisons & Meth Queens Jun 20, 2017

American cities explode with drug violence as the Clinton administration ramps up prison sentences, and an unlikely meth queen rises, while a crime lord exacts revenge.

EP4 Heroin, Terrorists & Kings of Pain Jun 21, 2017

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.
8.6| 0h30m| TV-14| en| More Info
Released: 18 June 2017 Returning Series
Producted By: Talos Films
Country: United States of America
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: http://www.history.com/shows/americas-war-on-drugs
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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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