Discusses the history of cocaine and crack, their physiological and societal effects, laws restricting their use or possession, government attempts to enforce these laws, and methods of treatment and recovery for addicts.

Examines the pill called ecstasy and the dangers involved with it. Discusses ecstasy's beginnings as a clinical drug used in psychotherapy, its physical effects, its increase in use during rave parties, and research being done involving the drug.

Discusses the history of marijuana in the United States as well as contempory uses for marijuana and the potential problems encountered in substance legalization.