Drugs, Inc. - Season 1 - Eps 4: Marijuana
Cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug on the planet. To many, it's an evil weed, but to some, it's a sacred herb, even a lifesaver. For decades the global supply was controlled by criminals, but now a quasi-legal industry worth billions of dollars is booming. Visit growers who are leading a horticultural revolution, hear from users consuming for medicinal purposes, go inside the "Green Rush" of medical marijuana in cities across the U.S. and the violent marijuana cartels in Mexico.
About Drugs, Inc.
Title: Drugs, Inc.
First Air Date: 2010-07-11
Last Air Date: 2015-12-30
Status: Ended
Rating: 8.5/10 (from 26 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 8
Total Episodes: 77
Network: National Geographic
Genres: Documentary, Crime
Production Companies: National Geographic, Wall to Wall
Synopsis
Drugs: A multi-billion-dollar industry that fuels crime and violence like no other substance on the planet. Turning cartel leaders into billionaires, the illegal drug industry also provides vital income to hundreds of thousands of poor workers across the globe. While some users sacrifice their lives to an addiction they can't escape, others find drugs to be their only saving grace from physical or emotional pain almost impossible to overcome. Where should the lines be drawn in this lucrative industry?
