An examination of all aspects of the drug trade. Traffickers, dealers, users, medical professionals, and law enforcement discuss this billion dollar industry: how it works, its effects, and what should be done about it.
EPISODE 2
Salt Lake Sinners
The Mormon capital is facing a drug crisis beneath its peaceful veneer. Cartels move in to this safe city leading to addiction and dealing among the community. Those seeking to combat the trade are threatened.
EPISODE 3
Cokeland
The city's police department has taken a severe hit to staffing and morale following a corruption scandal and $58 million budget deficit. This has created an open market for drugs.
EPISODE 4
PCP in DC
PCP is taking over the city driving people to awful acts as they feel they are invincible. Following September 11 increased police presence reduced drugs in Washington, D.C., but PCP remained.
EPISODE 5
Dope-landia
Portland is the heroin capital of America making it one of the deadliest drug markets in the country. The city's progressive attitudes have fed into this drug surge. Police attempt to disrupt distribution networks.
EPISODE 6
Memphis Mayhem
The takedown of a drug kingpin saw supplies of cocaine dry up, leading to addicts using heroin. Police in Memphis try to stop the drug epidemic while deadly stick up crews roam the streets.
EPISODE 7
Snitch Cities
Law enforcement uses informants to stem the trade in drugs in St. Paul and Minneapolis. The cities are home to some of the purest heroin in the country. Drug dealers use vehicles to stay mobile.
Mike Secher
Johnathan Hewes
Richard Wells
