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590. Can $55 Billion End the Opioid Epidemic?
Freakonomics Radio
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This chapter explores the origins and devastating effects of the opioid crisis in the U.S., starting with the initial promise of OxyContin. It highlights the alarming rise in opioid overdose deaths and the growing challenges posed by fentanyl in illicit drugs.
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