People use drugs for many reasons — including to manage physical or emotional pain. If we want real solutions, our response has to start with understanding why people struggle with addiction and addressing the root causes, not just the symptoms. That's why we advocate for more treatment, health services, economic security, and housing | Drug Policy Alliance

How Drugs Work follows young people in their pursuit of pleasure; with real life stories and stunning visual effects, we look at the darker side of three of the most commonly used recreational drugs; Cannabis, Ecstasy and Cocaine. In this opening episode we meet people who enjoy using cannabis and who have become addicted. ABC2 | http://ab.co/2aBUjW7 | ABC Australia