Fentanyl: Actually As Dangerous As They Say

# Stuff You Should Know - Fentanyl Episode

In this heavy but important episode, Josh and Chuck dive deep into the fentanyl crisis sweeping the United States, exploring how this powerful synthetic opioid became the deadliest street drug in the nation and what's actually being done about it. They trace fentanyl's journey from legitimate medical innovation to illicit drug market staple, explaining the dangerous chemistry that makes it so lethal and examining the three waves of opioid addiction that led us here. The hosts also discuss harm reduction strategies, debunk some common myths about where fentanyl comes from, and explore why this crisis has been treated differently than past drug epidemics—touching on uncomfortable truths about race, class, and public health policy in America.