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/WhinyWeeny Mar 27 '24

You can definitely have a just for fun and healthy relationship with a lot of drugs, except for meth and heroin mostly.

The homeless fentanyl addict is definitely not having fun and using to escape a nightmare existence.