Narcotics, Why Not?

Jan 23, 1966

0h 14m

★ 6.0

Overview

This film presents a series of extemporaneous interviews with teenagers and young adults who have taken narcotics for "kicks," "association," or "curiosity." Residents of the California Rehabilitation Center relate how they were introduced to narcotics, why they wished they had not used drugs or narcotics, and what the future holds for them. Film is shot in Hollywood, Calif.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Charles Cahill & Associates

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Cast

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