''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 television network, network and flagship (broadcasting), flagship channel owned by the National Geograp ...

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 inte ...

, 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 (penology), rehabilitation of o ...

. 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)

References

External links

* {{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