Synopsis

Heroin’s grip extends far beyond the stereotypical image, affecting young people, those of middle-class and upper-class backgrounds, and even suburban communities. Once considered a problem confined to urban centers, it has now blossomed into a national epidemic. While smart-gun technology is not a recent development, these firearms are not widely available for purchase in the United States, in part due to concerns they represent a pathway to stricter gun control measures. Scott Pelley reports o