Alcohol is also a gateway drug. And harms more people than all other drugs combined.
I wonder whether heroin is getting stronger. I do know that the marijuana available today is far more potent than ‘60s “weed.”
Sorry about this kid—he came from an upscale town, had caring parents — how does anyone cope with a tragedy like this?
In 1970, heroin was 3% pure. It was so low because it was rare and the dealers would cut the crap out of it.
Now the average is 36% pure. It’s everywhere and it’s cheap.
It’s also about 1/10th the price to get high now than it was in 1970. (In adjusted dollars)
Supply and demand.