Fentanyl's Shadow: The New Face of Opioid Addiction

This chapter explores the escalation of opioid addiction in America, detailing how legitimate prescriptions often lead to illicit heroin use and the subsequent rise of fentanyl in the drug market. It examines the motivations behind dealers mixing fentanyl into heroin, the user experience of both substances, and the perilous acceptance of fentanyl among users despite its lethal risks. Additionally, a conversation with a drug dealer underscores the grim realities of profit-driven practices within the chaotic landscape of drug trafficking.