America's War on Drugs

The roots of America's War on Drugs reveal secret assassination attempts, the CIA's bizarre experiments with LSD and support of heroin traffickers, LSD parachuting from the sky and how it all led to a five decade war.

Cocaine lands in America from secret airports, lining the pockets of violent cartel bosses, and an infamous "black widow," as the CIA's shadow wars have unintended consequences. President Reagan cracks down as crack invades the USA.

American cities explode with drug violence as the Clinton administration opens the door for Mexican cartels and ramps up prison sentences. An unlikely meth queen rises, while a crime lord takes vengeance.

After 9/11, heroin lords and terrorists forge an unholy alliance. Afghanistan becomes a Narco state, El Chapo goes on the run and Big Pharma becomes the new big drug lord as Americans get addicted and ponder if the war on drugs is worth it.