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CLASSIC: Who created the opioid epidemic?

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

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Drug Abuse Resistance Education Programs and Opium: From Personal Experiences to Historical Context

The speakers share their personal experiences with drug abuse resistance education programs in schools, discussing their mixed feelings towards these programs. They then delve into the topic of opium and the opioid crisis, exploring its origins, cultivation, addictive properties, and impact on society. The chapter also discusses the historical appeal and demand for opium, leading to increased international trade and the conflicts known as the Opium Wars.

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