Tens of thousands have died from it across the country.  It is now killing more young people than car accidents.  It is an epidemic for which there is no cure.  Overdose.  Here is a stark look at it from the perspective of 3 men who have dealt with its aftermath.  One from the 70's before there was Narcan, one who feels responsible for his cousin's death and one who lost his girlfriend and his brother. 

An inside look at drug dealing 2018.  Long gone are the old Hollywood portrayals of powerful men hiding in the shadows, ruling their territories with just a threat of violence. Now, no rules apply and drugs are sold to anyone without worry about the effects of contents, or the consequences.  Leonard shares his personal story of the grim world where he sold drugs and his struggle to stay clear of it.

Honor. Respect. Rules. Code of conduct. These are not exactly words used to describe a drug dealer, unless it was in the 70's in Baltimore City.  Larry has watched 4 decades of dealing and doping.  He describes in vivid detail what made those times seem almost glamorous compared to the ruthlessness of today's street drug culture.  From why white men were not trusted, why streets had to be clean and the dress code required, Larry tells us the rules of the game.  

The reasons why people begin using drugs vary from one person to another, however, there does seem to be one common denominator  pain.  Whether physical or emotional pain, it needed to be lessened or numbed.  This is especially true of the intense emotional pain caused by sexual abuse.  Melinda, Sharneese and Charles all were victims of incest and sexual abuse, along with neglect and betrayal at very young ages.  They all admit there was a connection between these events and their drug use, even if it took them years to understand it.