Administration of Justice: Substance Abuse

Documentary film about the over 23 million Americans living in long-term recovery from alcohol and other drug addiction. Against a background of social stigma, addiction recovery advocates are organizing to end discrimination and move toward recovery-based solutions

In the update of May 2001 film, FRONTLINE continues its investigation, this time focusing on how new policies in the U.S. and Mexico have changed the cooking process in America--from the stockpiling of cold medications by "super smurfs' to a new dangerous method of meth-making called "shake and bake." In addition, after Frontlines original broadcast of 2006, Oregon passed new legislation to make pseudoephedrine prescription-only.

If a user smokes three marijuana cigarettes per week, it can take up to two years for THC to completely exit the body after quitting. This program presents the cannabinoid THC and examines marijuana, hashish, and hash oil. Expert commentary is presented by former NFL player Charles Hunt and a pharmacist, a police officer, addiction counselors, a historian, a pastor, recovering addicts, and others. Together, they explain the history and biological effects of THC, investigating its use, abuse, and hazards through case studies and personal experience.