Fentanyl fueling worst drug crisis in U.S. history, killing 70,000 a year | 60 Minutes
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- Опубліковано 22 вер 2024
- Fentanyl, which is often hidden in counterfeit pills, is fueling the worst drug crisis in U.S. history. Last year the synthetic opioid killed more than 70,000 Americans.
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50 years of a failed "War on Drugs" and people still don't realize that targeting the supply side is a failure. Lower supply just drives up prices, bringing more people in to sell. We need to focus on ending DEMAND.
HOW? Impossible.
Yea that cat is outta the bag already. There’s no way to decrease demand.
Please present your detailed protocol for ending demand.
Fentanyl killing 70,000 a year? Tobacco kills 480,000 annually in the USA, 7 X fentanyl. Using dangerous addictive drugs is a conscious choice. Bad choice, but a choice. Those making such bad choices need to either get clean or suffer the consequences they bring upon themselves. Addictive drugs are a scourge everywhere except countries who use draconian measures. Countries like Sweden, Japan, Indonesia, Philippines and many more who have zero tolerance. Possession of a small amount results in long prison terms, even a few grams or narcotics can result in the death penalty.
My wife and I have been sober from opiates 4 years now. Our former friends and some family continue to die. Since gaining sobriety, I have learned that drug use hurts way more than just the user. The community, economy, and families get hurt. Getting sober from this drug is hard, but very much possible.
What does Kamala say now
You're seeing how much drug prohibition is hurting the community, economy, and families right now. That's why alcohol is regulated the way it is.
@@jilljohnson3058 A lot more than Trump. That's for damn sure.
@@JShdwstar prohibition? They made it legal in Portland. It was a disaster. Finally, after many deaths, a ruined city, lost businesses & a huge homeless problem they made it illegal again just last week.
@@jilljohnson3058 Trump used a lot of coke in his Studio 54 days. Why do you think he has to wear a diaper?
I wouldn't even buy weed off the streets these days
A friend son did and he almost died
@@xrrrismickeyhow? From a licensed dispensary?
Was just talking about this with my guy earlier. That drug is the reason I go to dispensaries only. The guy on the street cannot guarantee you what's in it. And some are adding it themselves. I don't trust them. Not even the one's I knew well that I would go to.
Had a hook up who showed me some bud that was white. I refused to buy it because If I know nothing else, I know it doesn't grow that way naturally and something was added to make it that way.
@@davidd577uNo, off the streets, aka: Black market.
Well u should not b buying that either. Period.
My ex girlfriend died from Fentanyl last year and now I have 9 months sober and I am never doing another drug again. I never tried Fentanyl thank God.
I am a nurse in a southern California jail. I will tell you what fentanyl is doing. Interview me.
No
tell us more.
Ok, what does it do?
They have to sugar coat it for Kamala can’t tell the truth ever
@@jessewallace12able are they hiding it out there ? I believe that and Covid are part of some plan for the elites to get rid of people they cut the scripts for everyone claiming it was safety and then replaced oxy with the Fent it was no accident just like we left Afghanistan when they realized nobody was gon do heroin anymore it’s all related and it’s about money and population control
My brother Daryl overdosed on Fentanyl in 2021, his buddy gave him a oxy that wasn’t an oxy. In 2022 I lost my brother Craig to a Fentanyl overdose. I’am now the only one remaining.
I'm sorry for your loss. I lost two people last year. If people could buy their drugs legally from pharmacies they would still be alive. It's horrible that the politicians make people use only these poisoned drugs.
May the rest in eternal peace with divine grace. May this crisis be over soon worldwide.
So sorry. Can't imagine how painful these losses must be. Take care.
As someone in long-term recovery, I've seen hundreds of people die from their drug and alcohol abuse. Stay strong!
🙏
80,000 Americans die from poverty each year. To end drug addiction ending Intergenerational Trauma, illiteracy and poverty is key. Folks don't need drugs if they don't suffer from trauma, are socially connected and have a living wage.
The mother's first statement was chilling.
I wonder why they aren’t treating the fentanyl crisis like the war on drugs.
They are thinking the herd I know at least 7 people that died from it and it was listed as somethin else and I know two who were hospitalized and narcaned n sent to the hospital and when they woke up were told hey you pass d the driug tests your fine
Blackflag operation...
Because cases like this are rare, though admittedly getting worse. It's disproportionately affecting people of color, homeless people, and troubled teens who the government doesn't really care about...
Who is making the money??
they tried that and drugs won the war
not the government... you! the parent! you the individual!! stay away from drugs. and if "your buddies" are into that crap, lose them!! you don't need that stuff in your life... or them.
Worst drug crisis in US history so far. One thing as an old geezer I’ve watched it just gets worse and worse every year. Nothing of significance ever seems to be done about it.
"It was his first time experimenting"
Next line: "he bought Xanax, Oxy and a gram of cocaine"
I don't see why people think "experimentation" is some rite of passage. I've lived 30 years without ever using drugs, or wanting to. Honestly, I think it's just White Boomers who did a lot of drugs when they were young and think that's a normal thing all young people do. I'm Asian, and don't know any older folks who've ever used drugs.
light work for a night out
Seems like he was on something
Families are clueless
Who was bankrolling him. ?
Throwing the borders wide open didn't help but I guess since this is CBS we're just supposed to ignore Bidens ridiculous border policies.
deplorable 😕
Thoughts and prayers from germany 🙏 😇
You send weapons
Vs
They send drugs
I can’t imagine how difficult
Drug Awareness and Resistance Education needs to be brought back from Kindergarten through all of high school. Should’ve never removed the program to begin with, who knows how many Americans could’ve been saved.
Kindergarten is too young. I was taught dare in 3rd grade and even then I was too young to understand. Maybe couple times come in as people age in school.
@@atxchaser no age is too young anymore especially when you consider in some states KIDS can choose to change their gender and pronouns!
Every parent should watch this. Can save your childs life... 😮
Share this with friends and loved ones.
This made me cry
I work in a recovery center in Phoenix. It's a daily battle for us addicts. However recovery is POSSIBLE! You have to want it. Seek treatment today not tomorrow.
Kamala grew up middle class tho
drugs are no good
say that when you have cancer or need someting for pain.
Drugs are good. Drug prohibitions are not good.
talk about chemical warfare!!!! sounds like it killed more than bomb in nagasaki and hiroshima.
This episode first aired on September 17, 2023
Thank you, I was wondering about that 😊
That doesn't sound right. Has it already been a year since Trump blocked that bill because if it passed, he would have nothing to run on for the election.
I feel like young people today are in constant search for escapism especially in a world where cost of living is rising, you are in constant pressure to perform at school, work, keep up with a 24/7 lifestyle, look good. These drugs help reduce the stress of life, but at a high cost which is death. I remember when I got hog flu for the first time, the pain was excruciating, pain in the joints, behind the eyes, vertigo. I was prescribed morphine to help and it was the most blissful, warm, cozy feeling I've ever had in my entire life. That was nearly 30 years ago and my mind can actually remember the feelings of euphoria it gave me. I feel good just thinking about it. This is what young people are chasing today and throwing caution to the wind. Parents need to sit down and have a serious talk about dangers.
Opioids are just like alcohol, just without the safety regulations alcohol has. Back in the 1900's alcohol was just as poisoned making people blind and killing them. The problem is it's not just opioids being dosed with Fentanyl. It's all of the drugs. Regulating all of the drugs the same way is what it will take to fix this problem.
Been clean since 1st May 2001. It was a struggle. You literally have to start your life again. All your friends are drug addicts. Anyone else who’s struggling. Keep at it. You’ll get there. Good luck 🤞
I pray for my American brothers and sister, here in Africa my coubtry Kenya is a trabsit country, and alot remains behind, its killing so many of us, i thank God through your CDC we have methadone here, and its kept me clean for 2 years. Thank you America ❤
Lets say that doctors need to treat patients w chronic pain still. Actually real patients born and suffering w painful debilitating life long physical illnesses should NOT be suffering because of addicts. Difference between an addict and an actual patient....... an addict uses the drug to escape reality....the patient uses the MEDICATION to join society and survive! Stop making Actual patients pay for the sins of addicts! Patients suffering matter too. Opioids are LIFE GIVING to actual patients. That's why these medications were created! Stop the false narrative.
My heart breaks for addicts but...... patinets should should not be suffering at theit expense!!!!!!! Chronic pain patients lives matter too!!!!!! 💯
How about do a story on the other side of the Opioid crisis!!!!!!!.??????
Less than 1% of real patients suffering in agony abuse their medication. They understand its their lifeline. That is an actual fact! Opioids have been used for hundreds of years safely. Pain patients and real doctors were NEVER the cause of this crisis. This is 100% a drug problem.....NOT a medication problem. They went after the wrong folks. Now we have pain patients that have commited suic*ide all over the country because they are suffering in pain after the 2016 "guidlines"
Finally they are getting it right and going after the right ones involved but get paitients help again before we lose more.
There is one thing that really bothered me about this presentation, and that is the almost total ignoring the fact that the root cause of the vast majority of the 70,000 deaths they reference is *the obtaining and taking of illegal drugs.*
Yes it is chilling and sad, but ...
I was going to comment something similar. The kid bought THREE types of illegal drugs, this wasn't his first rodeo.
I would imagine we are all safe as long as we aren't buying illegal drugs.
It is akin to buying a stolen car and then complaining when it breaks down as you drive away.
LET THIS BE... THIS WILL PERFORM A DARWINIAN NATURAL SELECTION. NO ONE FORCED THEM TO USE DRUGS
You realize that some of these people started off legitimate medical problems, and got addicted? You understand that right? The problem with the prescription opioid you don’t know who’s gonna reach out and grab and not let go. could be you could be your family member.
So you continue to sit in judgment on things you don’t understand slick and grow up
Many of the people dying today never touched an Rx opioid. Doctors are more than happy to hack of limbs and prescribe only Tylenol. Lot of suffering from prohibitions. At least with alcohol people can buy their drug with known contents and dosages. It used to be just as poisoned with furniture polish and methanol. Politicians would rather people only have access to a poisoned drug supply.
@@Alpha_Omega_1541 For the past several years, you can hardly find a doctor to prescribe any opioids, for any reason. I just had another back surgery and the surgeon would not prescribe anything for post op pain. People with severe chronic conditions/diseases/disorders, that have no cure, have been left to suffer, with no quality of life. The prescription supply has been cut almost in half, and hardly any doctors have been prescribing since 2016, yet the illicit Fentanyl deaths have increased, but doctors are still being blamed and those in severe pain are left to pay the price.
Just say No
War on drugs doesn’t work. Educate people don’t instill fear. Same with sex ed
My mother and brother dies in homeless shelters. My other brother lives on the streets of Olympia WA. I tell my eighteen year old son weekly not to ever touch that evil drug.
As deadly as fetnyl is I am confused how people are able to live long enough to become addicted?the math doesn’t add up 🤷🏼♀️
Thanks China
You forgot to mention the Russian Mafia.
Something they shouldn’t legalize
Good thing there are no car stereos anymore.
What do you mean? Are you trying your best to just sound stupid?
@@runnergo1398 If you didn't get the message I guess it wasn't for you.
@@mrvapor4791 Enlighten me. I didn't see any reference in the video about car stereos.
@@runnergo1398 Ok just this one time..
Most car stereos are now these double DIN sized pieces of proprietary electronics that there is not the kind of used market there used to be for traditional car stereo decks. therefore fent junkies will be forced to look elsewhere for things of yours to steal.
I lost my very best friend 2 years ago to a fentanyl overdose. He bought what he thought was prescription painkiller (oxycodone) and it killed him immediately.
Let’s keep that border open?! Nobody seems to care.
Ummm that doesn’t make a difference.
LOL, nothing will stop us. Greetings from the CCP.
Do you think people complained about the border when alcohol was prohibited, or did they legalize and regulate the supply so the deaths stopped?
A fake fentanyl pill killed my friend's grandson &
three of my friends.
Also numerous other people where I live in
Southwest Virginia.
I lost two people last year.
The politicians could stop the poisonings by mirroring alcohol regulations for all drugs.
It's not going to stop until they do.
Leonard Pickard predicted the fentanyl crisis back in the 90s. It's a shame he was not taken seriously.
I dont blame the cartels. I blame the drug user.
Im an X addict .
Stop doing drugs and the cartels will disappear. Its simple.
DONT DO DRUGS.
Yeah, the Just Say No slogan worked wonders in the 80s. lol, are you serious?
The cartels move more people and guns than drugs. You can sell a person 5 times a day, drugs only once. Your answer is very short sighted.
This isn't an addiction problem.
People are being denied drugs from doctors.
There isn't a legal way for people to buy the drugs they need, and 80% of the illicit supply is randomly dosed poisons.
As right as you are, you being an recovered addict already know its not that easy. You and myself are two lucky folks who were able to stop and keep our lives. I've lost so many friends and people I love to this and I'm sure you have to. Some people just cant be helped or don't want it, sadly.
50 years of a failed "War on Drugs" and people still don't realize that targeting the supply side is a failure. Lower supply just drives up prices, bringing more people in to sell. We need to focus on ending DEMAND.
Government is problem
I don't have hope for our youth unless social media continues to influence our youth and education. And cuts to our free educational training that we grew up with in the 1960s--1980s.
If u think guy's in back packs or pill bottles is supplying tons of drugs in this country u are wrong . Only Pharmacies or government can get that much here everyday
Fentanyl has been around for years. If you watch Texas Documentaries, you will hear about kids dying as young as 12.
Is it just as bad? 70,000 a year bad? I wonder why they’re calling it the worst drug crisis in history.
@@time2believe What makes it scary is if it's in a powder form and you inhale it by accident, you're dead.
This is why u say NO. DONT TOUCH THAT STUFF OR PERSCRIPTION DRUGS.
democrats
Coming in through Biden and he
You got to educate yourselves and your loved ones about the damgers of drugs. And whatever you do do not enable them to use interventions help and encourage treatment.
If you prevent people from buying or using a drug, they go buy it from organized crime and use it in the alley, and most of the time they die because the drug has been poisoned. Everything you said is why people are dying.
Drug abuse is always bad. Just say no.
My God....a 2 year old. Never had a chance at life
Blending in is the worst part. 💀☠☠
It is the drug users that are responsible, no one else
Who done it
I hate to say this.. but im 1 of those many who have over dosed on fetty. Thats what todays term of it is btw folks.... cpr, blue in the face , multiple usage of narco so im told.. i thought my tolerance level was much higher, because i was always able to " handle more then any1 i knew" if your sick and trying to "get well" your dead before you get to that point! Thats what happend to me. Im only here to say specifically this. That it can happen in an instant and the worse thing is. . Thats is to late to realize that your unconscious and dead before you realize anything different. Its Immediately! Im today 2 years deep into sobriety. Today is different then last year. Heroine does not even literally exist anymore. If your looking for it, you'll find fetty and youl find a quick death. Nothing else
And I'm in Alaska guys... you don't think it's in your back yard? Really!
I'm sorry the government demanded you use a poisoned unpredictable drug supply.
They should extend safe regulated drugs to all citizens, just like alcohol.
Why is it a crisis? People who take drugs surely know the risk, they make a miserable selfish choice, as long as they don't bother anyone else it's their right to take drugs. they would have ended up on the street anyway
If the drugs these kids were seeking were legal, they wouldn't be buying street drugs. They might be able to be sold as a drink, so people know the dosage, like one bottle being equivalent to 1 beer.
For how many years has it been killing that many people per year
Lol that isn't his kid she definitely jumped the fence
so the american police state made things worse as they always do
Keep it over the pond, thanks
I lost my son Lester Williams Junior 3 years ago in the month of August my life has not been the same since😢 I don't know how my son got it but he's gone never to return😢
They do the same with guns and our processed food. But because american companies make those there is not action.
Border Zar keeps it coming.
What happened to the Democrats screaming about covid and people not wearing a mask?
What does that have to do with the fentanyl crisis? If you wanna talk parties it was republicans who keep block border bills and shipping people all over the country to “punish” blue cities
OK you will vote red
Yeah they putting it on and in everything to up the effectiveness of even legal marijuana. Too many people losing their lives trying to get high.
Fentanyl and cannabis has two different combustion points. If you tried smoking it, the Fentanyl would turn into noxious inert fumes.
This is war
Breaks my heart
Give the addicts controlled substances under doctors supervision. With treatment options a constant influence. Takes the supply and demand away. While reducing harm and offering treatment options. No money. No cartels
70,000/3 million illegal immigrants annually + the legal immigration
Whow many took it against his/her will? Or who force them?
Huh?
"We're in a War that was never Declared" What's it got to take to stop this? Seriously how do we fight that.
Prevention and Response. Same as with any other issue. We need to make sure we're educating everyone (starting with young kids) about the dangers of buying drugs from dealers, improving access to treatment services for people dealing with addiction, and increasing the supply of Naloxone to areas where there's a high percentage of overdoses. All of that, however, requires public funding. Where does funding come from? The government. What is the government currently spending our tax dollars on? Not that. How can you tell the government to start funding this? Vote.
Glad I did my clubbing in the 90's...I wouldn't try any pill these days.
Don't tell me we don't have the intelligence and capabilities to make business a lot more difficult for all involved. The problem is people in our own government.
This is heart-breaking to hear. How can we protect our legit drug supply from being laced with fentanyl.
Prescription drugs aren't being laced with prescription Fentanyl. Illicit Fentanyl is being put into drugs bought on the street or on the dark web.
How about blame the original manufacturers and not Mexico.
Blame the kids taking it
Yaknow what they didn't talk about at the debate...
So sad.
Theyre making room for more migrants
Why don't you warn everyone about the potenence
Make these people have appointments to come to the USA we careless how long it takes
So? Their body their choice.
This is the new undercover cold war.
Biden's America
Made in China
Shipped and delivered by china and Mexico.
Americans are making, selling, buying, and using the unregulated drugs.
And encouraged inside by republicans. Stop blocking border bills to push your agenda
Evil language, blasphemy.
JACK was WEAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That means all our representatives in Washington own stock in it.
Probably A.I. could be useful to check pattern behaviors on passengers. A bit sci-fi suggestion… but probably there are patterns of stress on passengers that could be detected through border cameras and A.I.
They will blame China, but they won’t talk about how US doesn’t ban buying the chemicals needed for fentanyl without valid reasonings.
China sells these pharmaceutical products to the US, it’s the US who doesn’t regulate selling these chemicals.
Fentanyl is actually illegal in China, but it's totally legal in the US.
they regulated. WTF are you talking about?
Telling truth
Kamala Harris 💯
FAFO
Here is a crazy idea.... maybe just don't do drugs.
Did that work for alcohol?
How did they address that problem?
Go in your grandparents bathroom and throw out their meds then. This issue is more complicated that “just say no” campaign that failed miserably for decades
💔💔
90 percent of fentanyl comes across the southern border. Biden-Harris did a lot of good, like the stock market being at an all-time high, but the number of communities and lives destroyed through the fentanyl epidemic has undermined everything else.
The border isn't the problem. It's a distraction from the fact Americans want and demand these drugs.
People can use any number of precursors and cook the drugs right at home.
Nitazene analogues are showing up in the supply already.
If the politicians won't legalize and regulate what people want to use they'll find the drugs by other means.
50 years of a failed "War on Drugs" and people still don't realize that targeting the supply side is a failure. Lower supply just drives up prices, bringing more people in to sell. We need to focus on ending DEMAND.
400,000 Americans die from Alcohol each year.....
Stop deflecting from the topic
It's Karma of the West selling opiums to Asia😢😢😢
Education like when we were young in elementary school in the 70,s teach them young An keep teaching
Why don't you warn everyone about the potenencey of this drug and how it will be traveling and what it looks like , instead of being shocked when it happens
This is pretty much the effect of long covid,as what is Fentanyl war.
English?
Thank you for the gibberish