04.01.09
Discovery Channel premieres Cocaine Nation and Heroin Nation
On Wednesday March 25, Discovery Channel premiered two new, documentary-style programs called Cocaine Nation and Heroin Nation. Both Cocaine Nation and Heroin Nation were an hour long and provided an in-depth look into the world of drug addiction.
Cocaine Nation focused on the drug’s hierarchy from production, importation and distribution, to sale and use. It gave a behind-the-scene look at: how law enforcement deals with cocaine related crimes; how counselors work to try and treat addicts; and how addicts from all walks of life deal with their disease.
Heroin Nation focused on the effects that the drug has on the body and on the community and nation as a whole. It also gave a behind-the-scene look at the law enforcement personnel that deals with heroine related crimes in urban settings on a regular basis; at the clinics and treatment centers that treat heroine addicts; and also at the heroine addicts themselves in their daily struggles to overcome their addictions.
As of now, Discovery Channel has not posted any further updates on their site in reference to when viewers can expect to see new episodes of Cocaine Nation and Heroin Nation, but hopefully, the series will continue to run these types of comprehensive documentaries, which educate the public by giving them the low down on heroine and cocaine addiction.
Zenda Burns said,
June 13, 2009 at 10:29 am
I just happened to be flipping through the stations and ran across this show. It was absolutely informative. It was very insightful as well as encouraging.