Posted on 02/04/2025 6:03:33 AM PST by hardspunned
According to recent statistics from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in 2022, approximately 991,000 people over the age of 12 in the United States misuse fentanyl. This data does not specify the exact number of people addicted to fentanyl, as misuse can include non-addictive use, but it provides a significant insight into the scale of the problem.
For a more precise figure on addiction specifically, one would need to consider those with an opioid use disorder where fentanyl is the primary substance involved. However, specific statistics on just fentanyl addiction are less commonly delineated in national surveys. Given the context, it's clear that fentanyl misuse is a substantial public health issue, with the potential for a significant portion of these individuals developing an addiction.
Thus, while we can't pinpoint an exact number of "fentanyl addicts," the figure of 991,000 misusers gives a baseline for understanding the extent of the challenge.
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Heroin is also somewhat controllable at borders, but has the added advantage of defunding a strategic competitor, China.
Sure, the Taliban would earn some more. But I’ll take that tradeoff.
I'm just being sassy. There is a lot of effort ahead to get the crap taken out. Without constant attention, it will come back. In that, you are right on the head.
‘’many will choose suicide’’.
Well the gravediggers will have lots of work.
Well I guess they can learn to pick the crops the Alt Left is claim will not get picked after the deportations
what you said, there is no good end to the war on drugs..its a hole to throw money in. charity begins at home.
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