Sign in
America's War on Drugs
America's War on Drugs

America's War on Drugs

—America has been fighting an ongoing war on drugs that has cost the country more than $1 trillion. This series steps through the history of the battle, from its origins to the unexpected effects it has had on American culture and politics.The timeline begins with President Nixon initially declaring a war on drugs following secret CIA LSD experiments, leading into the era of the famous "Just Say No" advertising campaign championed by former first lady Nancy Reagan. It goes on to explain how the Sept. 11 attacks intertwined the war on drugs with the war on terror and why Americans' demand for heroin and other illegal drugs is on the rise.
Documentary, CrimeTV-14

Watch Crime Cults Killers by A&E and 160+ more free channels on Philo

Crime Cults Killers by A and E channel logo

Watch America's War on Drugs on Crime Cults Killers by A&E

Record to watch 3 episodes in the next two weeks

    Live
    Cocaine, Cartels & Crack Downs
    Heroin, Terrorists & Kings of Pain

  • The Clinton administration's support of NAFTA inadvertently opens the door to Mexican cartels; a crackdown on violence leads to mass incarceration; a celebrity's sister becomes a meth lord; powerful cartels begin a war for dominance.
  • Cocaine, Cartels & Crack Downs

    Cocaine gives rise to cartels; CIA shadow wars contribute to the first narco-state; crack floods into the United States as an unintended consequence of the fight against communism; a former DEA agent discusses U.S. culpability in the cocaine trade.
    Upcoming
  • Heroin, Terrorists & Kings of Pain

    The intertwining of the War on Drugs and the War on Terror transforms Afghanistan into a narco-state; American intervention helps give rise to El Chapo and the super cartels; the pharmaceutical industry becomes a supplier of addictive substances.
    Upcoming

Always Free Channels

Give Philo a try!
Take our free channel lineup for a spin. If you love it, you can upgrade to our core offering at anytime.
Start with free channels
America's War on Drugs

More about America's War on Drugs

America has been fighting an ongoing war on drugs that has cost the country more than $1 trillion. This series steps through the history of the battle, from its origins to the unexpected effects it has had on American culture and politics.The timeline begins with President Nixon initially declaring a war on drugs following secret CIA LSD experiments, leading into the era of the famous "Just Say No" advertising campaign championed by former first lady Nancy Reagan. It goes on to explain how the Sept. 11 attacks intertwined the war on drugs with the war on terror and why Americans' demand for heroin and other illegal drugs is on the rise.

Starring

Richard Stratton

More free shows like America's War on Drugs

  • The Big Lie: American Addict 2
  • American Addict
  • Cocaine Cowboys

More like America's War on Drugs

  • Drinks, Crime and Prohibition
  • Hamilton's Pharmacopeia
  • Fame and Fentanyl
  • The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America
  • Contraband: Seized at the Border
  • Gangsters: America's Most Evil
  • Queen of Meth
  • Fringe Nation
  • United States of Drinking
  • January 6th

Popular on Philo

  • SpongeBob SquarePants
  • Caught in the Act: Unfaithful
  • The Golden Girls
  • Tyler Perry's House of Payne
  • Love and Marriage: Huntsville
  • The First 48
  • Fatal Attraction
  • Love After Lockup
  • 1000-lb Sisters
  • The Big Bang Theory

Frequently Asked Questions

  • It’s Philo’s free, ad-supported alternative to the Essential and Bundle+ subscription plans. Free Channels offers over 160+ free news, comedy, reality, and entertainment channels.

  • No, you can start watching instantly without an account. However, creating a free account lets you save shows, favorite a channel, and keep track of your watch history. You can sign up in seconds with your email address, and no payment information is required.

  • You can watch free channels on these supported devices

    • TV: Roku, Fire TV, Samsung TV, Apple TV, Android TV, LG TV and Chromecast via an Android device with the Philo app.
    • Desktop/Laptop: Web browser
    • Mobile device: iPhone, iPad, Android phone, or tablet using the Philo app.

  • After creating a free account, you’ll get access to the DVR, which lets you save select titles and enjoy your recordings for up to 30 days. You can personalize your streaming experience by creating up to 10 profiles and favorite channels to customize the Guide.

  • You can upgrade your account at any time. Philo offers two subscription plans, so you can choose the experience that fits your needs:

    Essential ($25/month): Get 70+ live channels and a library of over 75,000 movies and shows on-demand. New users can enjoy a 7-day free trial!

    Bundle+ ($33/month): Includes all the channels available in the Essential plan, the entire AMC+ library, and access to HBO Max Basic with Ads and discovery+.

    Both plans include unlimited cloud DVR that saves recordings for up to a year, 3 simultaneous streams, 10 custom profiles, and no contracts, so you can cancel at any time. Best of all, you can enjoy ad-free entertainment by adding premium add-ons to your chosen plan.

  • Yes! You can record select live or upcoming content to your DVR and save them for up to 30 days with a free account.
    Save
  • 3
    Stream on up to three devices at the same time.
    10
    Create up to ten profiles per account.