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Why are drug dealers putting fentanyl in everything? (Part 1)

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The Cultural Narratives of Opioids and Their Impact

This chapter explores the historical and cultural context of opioids, highlighting the marketing strategies of Purdue Pharma's OxyContin and the shifting perceptions of opiates. It culminates in the opioid epidemic, examining how misleading narratives and addiction assurances contributed to a public health crisis, including the rise of fentanyl as a perilous substitute.

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