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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Symbiosis (1988)
"You're brain on Felicium!" ad saved by two big things.
While it does seem follow some standard anti-drug art expressions from the time period, the episode is saved by it's acting and overall plot line.
Crosby and Frakes have some great execution of scenes dealing with the Ornarans/Brekkians. Especially when it comes to their evolutionary acquired weapon. Stewart's tone throughout sums up a tough interaction for JLP.
It's pretty clear that creating and then exploiting an entire planet of crackheads is up there on the list of reasons you'd break the prime directive, at least when it comes to JLP. A drug-addicted world, suddenly having 100% of the population going through massive withdrawal pains, without any notice whatsoever, doesn't seem to bother Dr. Crusher. However, JLP's plan has some foresight for the Brekkians in a way that shows compassion and good judgement in a no-win type spot. His final order of the episode to the helm sums up the result of the situation perfectly.