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The Skeptics Guide #1023 - Feb 15 2025

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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Understanding the Rise of Synthetic Opioids and Their Impact

This chapter explores the challenges in scientific literature concerning biases and fraud, particularly in the context of emerging synthetic opioids. It examines the potency and origins of nidazines, their rise as alternatives to traditional opiates, and the shifting dynamics of the global narcotics trade, highlighting the increased risks involved.

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