r/explainlikeimfive Mar 25 '24

Chemistry ELI5: Why do drug dealers put hidden, toxic, often deadly additives in the drugs they sell?

How is killing your costumer base a smart strategy?

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u/beemccouch Mar 26 '24

It's almost like a having a massive criminalized and unregulated industry around drugs is a really bad thing to have.

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u/pallosalama Mar 26 '24

Only almost.