The Impact of Drug Addiction in Europe and the Concerns of Fentanyl Spread

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This chapter discusses the issue of drug addiction in Europe, focusing on the Koolindu krak neighborhood in Paris and highlighting the significant difference in fentanyl-related deaths between Europe and the US. It explores the differences in healthcare systems, the aggressive advertising of opioids in America, and the concerns of European authorities regarding the potential spread of fentanyl. Additionally, the chapter highlights Europe's advantage in dealing with the fentanyl crisis and transitions to a discussion about sleep patterns in animals.

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