Drugs, Inc.
Overview
Exploring the staggering multi-billion-dollar drug trade, Drugs, Inc. delves into its profound impact on crime and violence worldwide. The show reveals how cartel bosses amass fortunes while countless impoverished individuals rely on this illicit market for survival. It highlights the tragic plight of addicts trapped in a cycle of dependency, juxtaposed against those who turn to substances for relief from unbearable pain. As it unpacks the complex realities of drug use and trafficking, the series prompts critical questions about morality and the boundaries within this lucrative yet devastating industry.
Episodes
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1
Cocaine
Title: Cocaine Plot: The global cocaine trade weaves a complex web, generating immense fortune for a select few while inflicting suffering on countle...
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Meth
Methamphetamine, often referred to as the "Devil's Drug," can be produced in under an hour from readily available cold medications. This potent stimul...
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Heroin
Heroin poses a serious risk to life, with countless individuals falling victim to its grip. This journey begins at a secluded heroin lab in Afghanista...
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Marijuana
Cannabis stands as the most commonly used illegal substance worldwide. While many view it as a harmful plant, others regard it as a holy herb that can...
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Crack
Delve into the intricate realm of producers, traffickers, dealers, users, doctors, and law enforcement that fuels this multi-billion-dollar industry.
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Hash
Title: Hash Plot: A retired British mobster takes on the role of a mentor, leading a newcomer through the shadowy realm of illegal activities. They e...
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Ecstasy
Often referred to as the ultimate "love drug," ecstasy delivers intense feelings of euphoria, but it also brings significant dangers. There have been ...
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Hallucinogens
Title: Hallucinogens Plot: In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, Rob, a former Wall Street broker who has embraced a new path as a healer, has esta...
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5
Ketamine
Ketamine, known scientifically as ketamine hydrochloride, was initially created in the 1960s to sedate both animals and humans for surgical procedures...
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Pill Nation
Often referred to as Hillbilly Heroin, opiate painkillers are prevalent in every corner of the United States. Whether in the most rundown trailer or t...
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Designer Drugs
Title: Synthetic Highs Plot: For just a small amount of cash, individuals can purchase a variety of substances that replicate the effects of cocaine,...
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8
Grand Theft Auto
Auto theft is just the visible part of a much larger, darker network. A vehicle stolen in Los Angeles might find its way to the Russian black market, ...
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High Stakes Vegas
Sin City attracts 40 million visitors annually, but beneath the bustling Las Vegas Strip, storm drains become a refuge for homeless addicts seeking so...
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Alaska Heroin Rush
Title: Alaska's Hidden Epidemic Plot: Beneath its stunning landscapes, Alaska grapples with a severe drug crisis, ranking among the worst in the nati...
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Hawaiian Ice
In Hawaii, where crystal meth usage is among the highest in the country, cameras from the National Geographic Channel capture a raid on a drug traffic...
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Drug Kings of New York
New York City is facing a heroin crisis, fueled by a wave of middle-class suburban dealers who, after becoming addicted to prescription pills, turn to...
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Hurricane Blow
Title: Storm Aftermath Plot: The catastrophic impact of Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana led to a surge of petty drug traffickers flooding the streets ...
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Meth Boom Montana
In the remote landscapes of Montana, Mexican and Canadian drug cartels vie for dominance over their customer base while law enforcement officers patro...
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Hollywood High
Title: Hollywood High Plot: With an abundance of heroin, cocaine, and prescription medications, Los Angeles stands as a major center for drug traff...
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Zombie Island
Title: Zombie Island Plot: In Puerto Rico, the vibrant atmosphere hides a grim reality as the drug epidemic grips the community, leaving many wanderi...
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Motor City Rush
Title: Motor City Rush Plot: Detroit, known for its high crime rates, has become an ideal target for the expanding drug trade. Traffickers are adapti...
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Coke Kings and Queens
A 24-hour lifestyle fueled by cocaine and marijuana has become the norm for many Londoners.
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San Francisco Meth Zombies
San Francisco, California, once the heart of the 1960s psychedelic movement, has gained a reputation for its drug issues. In the present day, the city...
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Jamaican Gangs, Guns and Ganja
Title: Turf Wars in Kingston Plot: The streets of Kingston are controlled by powerful and rival drug factions, each vying for dominance in the lucrat...
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Windy City High
Chicago has become the largest open-air market for crack and heroin in the United States, reaching critical saturation. This situation has led to unpr...
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High in Houston
Title: Houston's Underbelly Plot: The Fifth Ward, known as the 'Bloody Nickel,' serves as the epicenter of drug activity in Houston. This five-square...
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Rocky Mountain High
Title: Rocky Mountain High Plot: In Denver, known for its elevation, the recent legalization of recreational marijuana has sent shockwaves through th...
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Miami Vices
Miami, once the heart of America's cocaine trade, has seen a dramatic shift. With the War on Drugs intensifying, both dealers and users find themselve...
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Philly Dope
In North Philadelphia's Kensington, a multitude of corners serve as hotspots for the trade of heroin, crack cocaine, and PCP. The area resembles a spr...
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Wasted in Seattle
Title: Wasted in Seattle Plot: Seattle, often referred to as Junkietown since the era of Kurt Cobain and grunge, has become a magnet for drug dealer...
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Cartel City, Arizona
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Stashville, Tennessee
Title: Stashville, Tennessee Plot: In Nashville, the intertwining worlds of music and substance abuse create a perilous landscape. For struggling art...
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The Drug Makers
Title: The Drug Makers Plot: Explore the shadowy realm of drug production as seen through the lens of its creators. A retired British mobster takes v...
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Going to Extremes
Drug trafficking generates billions in illicit trade worldwide, lining the pockets of a fortunate few. However, those who indulge in extravagant lifes...
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Best in the Business
Each pill taken, pipe hit, and needle used has its own cost. Certain dealers cater to the elite, offering premium products for those willing to pay a ...
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Breakdown
Title: Breakdown Plot: This episode delves into the battle against the nation's most notorious drug traffickers and leading manufacturers. It explore...
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Salt Lake Sinners
Title: Salt Lake Sinners Plot: Beneath its reputation as one of America's safest cities, Salt Lake City is grappling with a significant drug crisis. ...
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Cokeland
Title: Cokeland Plot: Following a significant corruption scandal that left the police department facing a staggering $58 million budget shortfall, th...
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PCP in D.C.
Washington, D.C., once notorious as "Crack City" and the murder capital of the nation, saw a decline in drug availability due to heightened police act...
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Dope-landia
Portland’s open-minded culture has attracted a significant homeless population, which in turn is fueling one of the most dangerous drug markets in t...
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Memphis Mayhem
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Snitch Cities
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Molly Madness
Molly, a powdered version of MDMA, is rapidly gaining traction throughout the United States. Once sold in pill form as Ecstasy, this rebranded substan...
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Dallas Dope Cowboys
The southwest U.S. border serves as a primary entry point for illegal drugs, with Dallas, Texas frequently acting as the initial hub for the Mexican c...
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The High Wire
Title: The High Wire Plot: Baltimore, a city that once thrived, has seen a significant decline in jobs following the closure of its steel mills. In t...
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Flesh-Eating Krokodil
In the United States, heroin users started displaying alarming symptoms linked to Krokodil, a homemade opioid. These included severe skin lesions, rot...
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Cocaine White Gold
Title: Cocaine: The New Gold Rush Plot: With over 4 million habitual users in the U.S., cocaine's value has skyrocketed, surpassing that of gold. Tun...
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Super Meth
The Sinaloa Cartel, the most formidable drug trafficking group globally, has discovered a new method to take advantage of the high demand for drugs in...
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Marijuana Mayhem
Title: Cannabis Chaos Plot: The surging demand for California Sour Diesel, a powerful cannabis strain known for delivering an immediate euphoria, is ...
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Manic Molly
Title: Manic Molly Plot: The allure of ecstasy, now marketed as pure MDMA, is surging in popularity as fresh-faced dealers attempt to introduce a sub...
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New Year's Eve NYC
The episode delves into the underground networks that provide illicit substances to revelers during New Year's Eve festivities in New York City. It ex...
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Hardcore Heroin
In Columbus, Ohio, the heroin being circulated has become increasingly pure, resulting in a more lethal threat than ever. Local paramedics are on the ...
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Mardi Gras
With an influx of tourists in New Orleans, drug dealers swarm the streets looking to cash in. Amid the fierce rivalry, one dealer finds himself in hot...
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Spring Break
Spring break has arrived in Florida, bringing a surge of students and a skyrocketing demand for drugs on the streets. During this month-long celebrati...
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10
Sin-dependence Day
Chicago, Illinois, stands as the Midwest's primary drug center and is recognized as one of the most perilous major cities in the country. The Fourth o...
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The Real Wolves of Wall Street
Cocaine has become ingrained in Wall Street culture, with many willing to pay a premium for the highest quality. It's a competitive landscape where de...
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Hip Hop High
Title: Hip Hop High Plot: Exploring the intricate ties between the lucrative hip-hop scene and the vast drug trade, this episode reveals how Californ...
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X-Rated High
Title: X-Rated High Plot: Exploring the vibrant world of the Los Angeles adult film scene, the industry faces intensified scrutiny as a series of H...
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Cancun Spring Break
Title: Cancun Spring Break Plot: As Spring Break arrives, a massive influx of students descends upon Cancun, Mexico, fueled by excitement and the des...
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Jailhouse Junkies
Inmates at two prisons, one in California and the other in New Jersey, are resourcefully managing to smuggle drugs despite strict anti-drug regulation...
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Big Apple Coke
With drug trafficking via the Caribbean gaining momentum over the traditional land route through Mexico, gangs in the Dominican Republic have emerged ...
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Detroit Halloween
In the chaotic 48 hours before Halloween, Detroit's drug dealers, law enforcement, and federal agents clash amidst the city's vibrant rave culture. An...
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Pittsburgh Smack
As the police in Pittsburgh intensify their efforts against heroin, they unintentionally create an opportunity for aspiring dealers. Seeing a chance t...
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The Living Dead
Title: The Undead Struggle Plot: The consequences of substance abuse can be devastating, but those inhabiting the realm of the undead engage in a mon...
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Silicon Valley High
In Silicon Valley, cocaine is the preferred stimulant, but increased police enforcement is forcing both dealers and their tech-savvy customers to turn...
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Grim Reaper
Title: Grim Reaper Plot: Grim Reaper delves into the perilous world of the most lethal substances worldwide, examining the intricate web connecting t...
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Heroin Island, NYC
Heroin use is surging on Staten Island, fueled by New Jersey dealers who are capitalizing on a crackdown on prescription medications. This situation i...
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Holi-Daze
Experience the surge in the need for illegal drugs during festive occasions like Mardi Gras, Spring Break, Independence Day, and New Year's Eve, as se...
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Euro Coke
Cocaine is making its way to Europe, leading to a thrilling journey through the Amazon, stopping at the docks in Ghana and Nigeria, and eventually arr...
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Business Behind Bars
Title: Commerce in Confinement Plot: Capturing drug traffickers marks only the start for certain players in the narcotics trade, as a select few inma...
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Aussie Ice Wars
Outlaw motorcycle gangs clash with law enforcement and Chinese Triads as they strive to maintain their grip on the crystal meth business.
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Tex Meth
Title: Tex Meth Plot: Discover the intricate web of traffickers, couriers, and smugglers responsible for flooding Austin with meth. Along the Tex-Mex...
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Boston Weed Party
Marijuana use is prevalent among students in Boston, and as National Weed Day approaches, both dealers and students are preparing for the festivities.
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Bangkok Ice
Thai law enforcement grapples with a growing crisis as the use of the meth pill Yaba skyrockets. Despite ongoing efforts to combat the issue, dealers ...
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Shooting Up Suburbia
Title: Urban Exodus Plot: In Vancouver, an escalating gang conflict in the suburbs, coupled with an increased police crackdown, forces several drug d...