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drug-trafficking addiction social-justice public-health historical-events

The Drug Wars (S2, E8)

202643 minPG-13documentary

America's 40-year drug campaign raises questions about the U.S. Government's classification of marijuana and heroin as equally dangerous substances.

drug-trafficking addiction social-justice public-health historical-events

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The Drug Wars (S2, E8)

2026• 43 minPG-13

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America's 40-year drug campaign raises questions about the U.S. Government's classification of marijuana and heroin as equally dangerous substances.

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America's 40-year drug campaign has led to significant policy decisions, including the classification of marijuana and heroin as equally dangerous substances. Season 2, Episode 8 of "America's Book of Secrets" examines the historical context and political motivations behind these classifications. The episode explores the impact of the War on Drugs, initiated in the 1980s, and its ongoing implications for public health, law enforcement, and social justice in the United States. Key figures and events are analyzed to provide a comprehensive understanding of this complex issue.

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