Mdma
Synopsis
160 million festival tickets were sold worldwide in the year before the pandemic, fueling a growing demand for MDMA and escalating drug trafficking in the Netherlands.
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Synopsis
Mariana Van Zeller meets underground party promoter Ziggy in downtown Los Angeles to investigate the rising popularity of MDMA. The episode reveals how the demand for ecstasy in the United States is linked to escalating drug trafficking in the Netherlands. Through conversations with users and journalists like Tahmina Akefi, Van Zeller uncovers the violent realities of the drug trade and its impact on society. The narrative connects the casual use of MDMA to the broader consequences of organized crime.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet underground party promoter Ziggy in L.A.
- Find out how ecstasy is sold at a 1,000% markup.
- See the impact of drug use on families and communities.
Did You Know
- Three teens overdosed on a bad batch of ecstasy bought online.
- 160 million festival tickets were sold worldwide in the year prior to the pandemic.
- Pito sells ecstasy pills at a markup of over 1,000 percent from wholesale to retail.
- Mariana van Zeller met Ziggy, an underground party promoter, at 1:00 A.M. in downtown L.A.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What warning did Mariana receive from her son's middle school?
The email warned parents about ecstasy pills that kids had ordered online in a transaction that had seemed all too easy.
How many festival tickets were sold worldwide in the year prior to the pandemic?
In the year prior to the pandemic, 160 million festival tickets were sold worldwide.
What is the markup percentage from wholesale to retail for ecstasy pills mentioned in the documentary?
The markup is over 1,000 percent from wholesale to retail.
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