The Business of Misery: From Prescription Pads to Fentanyl Streets

The opioid crisis is a tragic example of how a legal and profitable business can have devastating social consequences. This article explores the economic and systemic factors that have contributed to the crisis, from the marketing of prescription painkillers to the rise of illicit fentanyl. It also examines the challenges of addressing a public health crisis that is deeply intertwined with powerful economic interests.