I am trying to understand the opioid crisis. Some of it is those using drugs not knowing the seriousness of the pollution in the drugs that they are taking like fentanyl etc.
But why all the drug use? Why the surrender of personal sovereignty (self-governance) to drug dealers and friends who suggest "just try it".
I know alcohol was the drug with huge addictive issues but opioid use seems different somehow - more widespread addiction.
Help me understand please .