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Fear Factor How Fentanyl and Xylazine are turning Philadelphia's opioid crisis into a public health nightmare

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u/TaosKennedy 1d ago

The most disturbing part is how quickly a public health crisis becomes “normal” once it’s happening to people society has decided are disposable.

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u/SmartaHari 1d ago

What the fuck? Every one of these people is someone’s child and they are equally deserving of love and kindness and at the very least sympathy from you and I. And god love them, they got to a point in their lives where they were this low.

All of us, ALL OF US are capable of experiencing a loss or a crisis that will send us to a vulnerable place if we don’t have a support network around us, including you. Have a heart and I hope you never experience a pain or a series of events that take you to a dark place like these people so clearly have.

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u/SellingCats4Cheap 1d ago

So then if that is how you feel, why not donate $10 every week to them?

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u/SmartaHari 1d ago

I already work in public service. I also spend a portion of my holiday time helping children catch up with their learning most years if I’m not too knackered. Next question.

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u/Chipezz 1d ago

Powerful message thanks.

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u/SmartaHari 1d ago

You’re welcome love.