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202160 min12documentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Addiction Trade

Breaking Meth

202160 min12documentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

In 2020, authorities dismantled 32 methamphetamine labs in the Netherlands, reflecting a rise in crystal meth production linked to Mexican cartels.

Addiction Trade

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In 2020, authorities dismantled 32 methamphetamine labs in the Netherlands, reflecting a rise in crystal meth production linked to Mexican cartels.

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Rick, a former addict, shares his twenty-year battle with methamphetamine in the Netherlands. In 2020, authorities dismantled 32 methamphetamine labs, a rise linked to Mexican cartels. The film connects local drug production to international trafficking. It presents personal stories and expert insights about the effects of meth on Dutch communities. "Breaking Meth" addresses the growing crisis of addiction and the challenges faced by those affected.

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