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Fentanyl deaths plummeting

Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by exiledgator, Mar 10, 2025 at 8:20 AM.

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  1. Mar 10, 2025 at 8:20 AM #1
    exiledgator

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    A trend that's been going on for a couple of years.

    Nationwide, we saw a OD fatalities decrease 30.6% From 12/23 - 12/24. We're almost down to pre-fentanyl OD rates.

    The decrease is due to a few factors. Smuggled pills are slightly less deadly, but perhaps more importantly - users are better educated, have changed their consumption patterns, and carry narcan.

    There's no claiming victory here, but clearly a positive trend.

    So why are we destroying America in a pointless attempt to keep fentanyl out?
     
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  2. Mar 10, 2025 at 8:24 AM #2
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    Wait, we just now started destroying America ?
     
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  3. Mar 10, 2025 at 8:24 AM #3
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    The drug dealers probably also figured out it’s not a good business practice to kill your customers… at least not so quickly.
     
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  4. Mar 10, 2025 at 8:26 AM #4
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    I watch a documentary where some of the cartel members were interviewed and that's exactly what happened
     
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  5. Mar 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM #5
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    Curious how much narcan (naloxone) has been sold. Sales appear to be rising.
     
  6. Mar 10, 2025 at 10:15 AM #6
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    What can I say?
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  7. Mar 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM #7
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    It’s not about the fentanyl and it never was. The President’s tariff power is limited to national security and international emergencies which Trump could never claim against Canada so he’s making up an issue. He’s given up the game when talking about the tariffs making us rich (plus his fundamental misunderstanding of tariffs).
     
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  8. Mar 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM #8
    okeechobee

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    In what ways are we destroying America in our effort to stop fentanyl trafficking? Please elaborate.
     
  9. Mar 10, 2025 at 11:04 AM #9
    exiledgator

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    100%. The "reasons" given have been complete nonsensical.
     
  10. Mar 10, 2025 at 11:05 AM #10
    exiledgator

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    Uh, by starting trade wars with your largest trade partners to solve problems that don't exist?
     
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  11. Mar 10, 2025 at 11:06 AM #11
    G8trGr8t

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    because emotions are more important than facts and they have more impact on voters

    disinformation for the win...go team
     
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  12. Mar 10, 2025 at 11:18 AM #12
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    We & both our kids carry narcan
     
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  13. Mar 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM #13
    exiledgator

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    Ineresting. Just to be there for others? Do you keep it on your person or in your vehicle?
     
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  14. Mar 10, 2025 at 12:17 PM #14
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    it is available over the counter these days
     
  15. Mar 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM #15
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    I have seen it available for free in vending machines at our local casinos.
     
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  16. Mar 10, 2025 at 12:49 PM #16
    slocala

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    Government should hand out with condoms. Social choices have shifted.
     
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  17. Mar 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM #17
    docspor

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    ours is in our car & I think that is where our kids keep it too. It is frequently avail here for free like at concerts etc.
     
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  18. Mar 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM #18
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    Your false assertion that a fentanyl problem is non-existent aside, how does a nation “start” a “trade war” by imposing reciprocal tariffs?
     
  19. Mar 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM #19
    exiledgator

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    OK, a dwindling problem.

    As for the rest, you're beyond hope.
     
  20. Mar 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM #20
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    similar to the Iraq invasion and the false WMD argument?
     
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