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''Drugs, Inc.'' is an American documentary style television series on the
National Geographic Channel National Geographic (formerly National Geographic Channel; abbreviated and trademarked as Nat Geo or Nat Geo TV) is an American pay television network and flagship channel owned by the National Geographic Global Networks unit of Disney General ...
that explores global narcotics production and trafficking. The series features drug dealers, recreational users, and
addicts Addiction is a neuropsychological disorder characterized by a persistent and intense urge to engage in certain behaviors, one of which is the usage of a drug, despite substantial harm and other negative consequences. Repetitive drug use oft ...
, as well as professionals in the fields of
substance abuse Substance abuse, also known as drug abuse, is the use of a drug in amounts or by methods which are harmful to the individual or others. It is a form of substance-related disorder. Differing definitions of drug abuse are used in public health, ...
,
drug rehabilitation Drug rehabilitation is the process of medical or psychotherapeutic treatment for dependency on psychoactive substances such as alcohol, prescription drugs, and street drugs such as cannabis, cocaine, heroin or amphetamines. The general int ...
, and
criminal justice Criminal justice is the delivery of justice to those who have been accused of committing crimes. The criminal justice system is a series of government agencies and institutions. Goals include the rehabilitation of offenders, preventing other ...
. Interview subjects frequently have their voices changed or hide their faces behind masks or bandanas, in order to avoid public exposure or arrest by the local authorities. Seasons 1 and 2 focused on a specific drug, while seasons 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 investigated multiple drugs in each city or location. A sister series, ''Underworld, Inc.'', focuses on criminal activity of specific types and/or in individual cities.


Episodes


Season 1 (2010)


Season 2 (2012)


Season 3 (2012)


Season 4 (2013)


Season 5 (2014)


Season 6 (2014)


Season 7 (2015-16)


Season 8 (2018)


See also

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War on Drugs The war on drugs is a global campaign, led by the United States federal government, of drug prohibition, military aid, and military intervention, with the aim of reducing the illegal drug trade in the United States.Cockburn and St. Clair, ...
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Prohibition of drugs The prohibition of drugs through sumptuary legislation or religious law is a common means of attempting to prevent the recreational use of certain intoxicating substances. While some drugs are illegal to possess, many governments regulate th ...
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Arguments for and against drug prohibition This article is intended to give an overview of several arguments for and against drug prohibition. Efficiency Drug laws are effective Supporters of prohibition claim that drug laws have a successful track record suppressing illicit drug use si ...


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* {{National Geographic TV National Geographic (American TV channel) original programming 2010 American television series debuts Television shows about drugs Television series about illegal drug trade Works about Colombian drug cartels Works about Mexican drug cartels