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What to Watch on Tuesday: ‘Frontline’ doc looks at U.S. drug policy

“Frontline” follows four addicts in Seattle, examining U.S. drug policy and what happens when addiction is treated as a public health crisis, not a crime.
“Frontline” follows four addicts in Seattle, examining U.S. drug policy and what happens when addiction is treated as a public health crisis, not a crime. Courtesy of FRONTLINE

Chasing Heroin (9 p.m., UNC-TV) – A two-hour “Frontline” special examines U.S. drug policy and what happens when heroin is approached as a health issue instead of a crime. The lives of four heroin addicts in Seattle are the focus.

Also on tonight . . .

The Flash (8 p.m., CW) – When King Stark escapes from an ARGUS holding tank, Diggle and Lila go to Central City to warn The Flash.

Marvel’s Agent Carter (9 p.m., ABC) – Peggy must put a dangerous plan into action to stop Whitney Frost and save Dr. Wilkes.

The People v. O.J. Simpson (10 p.m., FX) – Jury selection gets underway, and the addition of Johnnie Cochran adds an interesting energy to the case.

It’s a Mann’s World (10 p.m., BET) – In the Season 2 premiere, the Mann family competes in an annual Top Chef-style family cook-off with David and Tamela as opposing captains.

This story was originally published February 23, 2016 at 1:00 AM with the headline "What to Watch on Tuesday: ‘Frontline’ doc looks at U.S. drug policy."

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