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Why are drug dealers putting fentanyl in everything? (Part 2)

Aug 18, 2023
Former fentanyl dealer and user Luis shares insights into the reasons why drug dealers mix fentanyl with non-lethal drugs. The podcast also explores the experiences of drug users in rehab centers, the rise of fentanyl in prisons, the dangers of fentanyl-laced drugs, and the mindset of drug dealers. It concludes with discussions on drug testing websites and rehab services.
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  • Dealers intentionally lace drugs with fentanyl to create a stronger and more addictive high, luring customers to come back for more.
  • The adulteration of drugs with fentanyl mirrors past practices of lacing cocaine with heroin to keep customers hooked, and the current fentanyl crisis is a return to the heroin era with a crack-era mentality.

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Fentanyl's Presence in Non-Opioid Drugs: A Deliberate Choice by Dealers

Lewis, a former drug dealer, believes that the adulteration of drugs like cocaine and cannabis with fentanyl is not accidental. He explains that dealers intentionally lace drugs with fentanyl to create a stronger and more addictive high, luring customers to come back for more. This tactic resembles an old practice in which dealers laced cocaine with heroin to keep customers hooked on their product. Lewis also shares that fentanyl has become prevalent in various drugs, including synthetic cannabinoids, such as K2, amplifying the risks for users. He highlights the callousness and lack of consciousness surrounding the drug trade today, emphasizing the urgent need for speaking openly about the dangers and helping others avoid his path of addiction.

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