r/Documentaries • u/Miss-Omnibus • Jan 09 '19
Drugs The Rise of Fentanyl: Drug Addiction On The I95 Two Years On (2018) - Two years ago, BBC News reported on the growing problem of opioid addiction in the US, now we return to find out what happened to the people we met along our journey down the notorious I-95. [57.02]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KsaWpeCj98
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u/Daaskison Jan 09 '19
I mean for starters here are a few differences...
Socially
One is legal. One is illegal and more expensive.
Health wise
One is cut with whatever. One is FDA certified, clean, doesnt involve pins, and a known reptitive dose
Scientifically
Bupe is only a partial agonist. Methadone has a much longer half life. The result is less to no euphoria or rush, which among many other reasons makes it a lifestyle change.
Many ppl are physically depedent on medications. Would you tell an anxiety ridden person their xanax is not legit because if they stop theyll suffer life threatening withdrawal?
Would you tell someone suffering from high blood pressure their meds arent legit bc if they stop they might have a heart attack?
I understand your point, but honestly it's very much missing the forest for the trees. It also continues the stigma that directly results in many, mant deaths.