Cronkite Report (1995)
Sub-Genres - Illnesses & Disabilities, Social Issues |
Run Time - 60 min. |
Countries - United States |
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Synopsis
"The Drug Dilemma: War or Peace?" assesses America's "war on drugs" as it looks at substance abuse in prisons as well as prevention and treatment programs around the country. Included: a Brooklyn program for convicts that relies on peer pressure; an educational effort in the Indianapolis public schools; and a needle-exchange program in New Haven, Conn. Also examined: the debate over legalization of drugs. Walter Cronkite reports.