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Yeah but my understanding is that most of the overdosing are from people seeking something else. In some cases it’s akin to a contamination problem.

• kjkjadksj 4y ago
  We are at the point in the fentanyl epidemic where most users are specifically seeking out fentanyl or fentanyl laced drugs.
  • factsarelolz 4y ago
    Because fentanyl is way cheaper by itself. Why mix in more expensive drugs? The issue is China, full stop.
    • kjkjadksj 4y ago
      Exactly, fentanyl is now cheaper than most other drugs and opiods. So many opioid users have just switched to fentanyl. Why pay extra for heroin? The issue is also the cartel in mexico, fentanyl is produced there too. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/feared-illicit-fentanyl-now-drug-choice-many-opioids-users-rcna40418 https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/feared-illicit-fe...
      • factsarelolz 4y ago
        I agree. Blows my mind that I was downvoted so hard on my factual comment. But it is HN.
  • amanaplanacanal 4y ago
    I suspect most people looking for cocaine or methamphetamine or mdma are not looking for fentanyl.
    • kjkjadksj 4y ago
      Maybe, but theres also a huge market for fentanyl specifically because its the cheapest opioid you can get your hands on. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/feared-illicit-fentanyl-now-drug-choice-many-opioids-users-rcna40418 https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/feared-illicit-fe...
  • noptd 4y ago
    Citation needed.
    • kjkjadksj 4y ago
      Here you go! Plenty of similar articles out there if you search for this yourself. I’ve also seen people break up these pills and put into glass pipes to smoke at the train station. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/feared-illicit-fentanyl-now-drug-choice-many-opioids-users-rcna40418 https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/feared-illicit-fe...