Summary: Examines the globalization of heroin trafficking, the emergence of major trafficking routes like the French Connection, and the drug's role in Cold War politics. Details the evolution of treatment approaches, law enforcement strategies, and the complex interplay between heroin use and broader social movements. Tags: french connection, golden triangle, organized crime, cold war, vietnam war, drug enforcement, mafia, international trafficking, addiction treatment, law enforcement, aids epidemic, urban crisis, counterculture

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