[lp4vn]

And the fentanyl epidemic is just a symptom, the underlying cause is something else. And of course it's much easier to talk about the chemical structure of molecules or about evil cartels than to face the real social problems that make people get addicted.

[s1artibartfast]

Yes and no. I know maybe a half dozen people first or 2nd hand who have OD'd on the stuff. All were happy people with accidental deaths from tainted Mdma or miss calibrated doses.

[tleilaxu]

Fentanyl in MDMA, an easily synthesised empathogen stimulant - i.e. the complete opposite of an opioid high?

Are dealers just sprinkling it like fairy dust over everything?

What on earth is going on over there?

[kelipso]

It's like MSG, sprinkle a bit on to induce addiction.

[Jerrrry]

nope. Accidental or FUD.

[QuantumGood]

Man. Very sorry for your loss.

[geor9e]

The molecule really is uniquely more epidemic-causing than previously available molecules. So it is part of the underlying cause, along with social problems.

[stormfather]

Yeah, I'd say its a symptom just like mass shootings and plunging birthrates are. I'd say the problem is the atomicity and spiritual poverty of modern American society, compounded by growing economic inequality as we debase our currency. Life sucks more now because we're lonely, tech addicted and getting poorer.