Opioid Tragedy: Inside the Fentanyl Crisis | Ten Dollar Death Trip | ENDEVR Documentary
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Fentanyl, a deadly opioid, is causing a crisis in Vancouver and across the US, leading to thousands of deaths and surpassing gun violence casualties. Organizations like the Washington Needle Depot and supervised drug consumption centers are working to combat the crisis and save lives by providing harm reduction supplies and overdose prevention measures.
Insights
- Fentanyl, a potent opioid, is the deadliest drug in the US, causing over 63,000 deaths and surpassing gun violence casualties, with just two milligrams being lethal.
- Harm reduction centers like the Washington Needle Depot play a crucial role in preventing overdose deaths by distributing clean needles, administering naloxone to reverse overdoses, and offering supervised spaces for drug use, emphasizing the importance of compassion and understanding in addressing addiction and homelessness.
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