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Drug Trafficking

A collection of resources discussing Drug Trafficking.

The Methamphetamine Epidemic – PBS Frontline

This eye-opening video takes a deep dive into methamphetamine addiction in America, exploring its devastating impact on individuals, families, and communities. It also sheds light on the challenge of controlling the key ingredients in meth—ephedrine and pseudoephedrine—which are still legally sold in over-the-counter cold medications. Watch to understand the full scope of this crisis and the efforts to combat it.

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What Makes Ecstasy So Dangerous? (VICE: High Society)

British people take more MDMA per session than anywhere else, averaging 420 milligrams—twice as much as Germans. While ecstasy remains one of the safest drugs, ecstasy-related deaths hit a decade-high last year, bringing it back into the spotlight. Some blame drug dealers for selling dangerously strong, adulterated pills, while others criticize the government for failing to curb the supply and adopt effective harm reduction strategies. It’s also possible that British drug users need reminding that a great night out isn’t measured by how much of your tongue remains. In this episode of High Society, they explore why ecstasy is becoming more dangerous and how its risks can be minimized.

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Afghanistan: The Billion Dollar Drug War

Drug use in Afghanistan is at an all-time high. With NATO forces withdrawing and local law enforcement authorities having little to no funding, the poppy fields are thriving. In this documentary, 101 East investigates how Afghan authorities are fighting to regulate the return of poppy farming, the ramifications of the global war on drugs, and what the future holds for this vulnerable nation. Fortunately, there is one woman in Kabul who works endlessly to help addicts.

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Benzo Dope & Tranq: The Next Wave of the Overdose Crisis

In 2021, over 100,000 Americans died from drug overdoses, making it the deadliest year on record. The latest phase of the overdose crisis is being fueled by synthetic substances, often combined with fentanyl to create street drugs that are even more potent and addictive. Beyond Fentanyl explores this unsettling landscape by examining the spread of benzo dope and tranq, their devastating effects on North American communities, and how U.S. drug policy has contributed to this surge in synthetic street drugs.

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Cocaine White Gold: Worth $37 Billion USD Annually

This episode of Drugs, Inc. explores the vast and perilous cocaine trade, tracing the drug’s journey from coca farms in Peru to users across the United States—a distance of more than 4,500 miles. The episode exposes the hidden infrastructure behind the trade, revealing the farmers, traffickers, smugglers, and dealers who sustain a global industry valued in the billions.

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