Drugs, Inc. – Heroin (2010)
Drugs, Inc. is an American documentary-style television series that delves into the global narcotics production and trafficking. The show features drug dealers, recreational users, and addicts, as well as professionals in the fields of substance abuse, drug rehabilitation, and criminal justice. Here are a couple of notable episodes related to heroin:
- Heroin Island, NYC:
- This episode focuses on the heroin use epidemic on Staten Island. Young users are leaving prescription pills behind in favor of heroin.
- Viewers meet the dealers, police officers, and users who grapple with the opiate crisis in this New York City borough.
- Alaska Heroin Rush:
- Alaska, known for its rugged beauty, harbors a dark secret: it has one of the biggest drug problems in America.
- The episode provides a firsthand look at the effects of heroin and the withdrawal symptoms associated with using the drug in this remote and unexpected location.