This is an eye-opening interview with Sam Quinones who wrote the book The Least of Us in 2021 which portrays the rise and impact of fentanyl and a stronger version of meth found on the streets of America today.
Quinones discusses how these two synthetic drugs have exacerbated the problem of homelessness in the US, and possible solutions to the harm caused by fentanyl and meth.
The story of this problem can serve as warning lesson about the ravages of addiction and how prevention programs and policy are critical strategies to protecting youth, families, and communities in America.
Read this article published today online in the Intelligencer: How Frighteningly Strong Meth Has Supercharged Homelessness (msn.com)