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Fentanyl has been a major accelerant in the opioid crisis. It's extremely potent and extremely cheap to manufacture. This has driven prices down, brought drug s
by teej 9y ago
Fentanyl has been a major accelerant in the opioid crisis. It's extremely potent and extremely cheap to manufacture. This has driven prices down, brought drug strength up, and shot overdoses through the roof.
> Why wouldn't they rather spend the money on things that mattered?
Opioids are incredibly addictive. Once you're hooked, you don't think rationally about how you spend your money.