So I’m 32, I’ve lost 4 friends, all of them mid 20s when the passed, all from overdoses. One was definitely effected by Fetanyl. The others were before it even came about and became such a problem. Right after high school everybody started doing pills, xanex, oxys, but mainly percocets. Then after spending so much on percs, they realized heroin was much cheaper. While getting rid of cartels would be beautiful, I don’t think that’s the major problem. It’s how openly prescriptions are given out here. Aren’t we one of the only countries where prescription companies can openly advertise their products on tv? As a construction worker I see this even more so. People nodding out on jobs, we even get a course on how to administer narcan, and I have some in my work bag. While I can’t add any insight on how to crack down on I guess getting drugs off the streets, I would say that investing in anything to do with mental health is a great option.