Created a wave of addiction. The opioid crisis was created by the availability of oxycodone ready availability. There are historical examples. For example, At one point, 80% of the adult population of Iran was addicted to opioids. Because it was common, it was available. Today, almost 100%, according to some reports of the adult population of Yemen is addicted to khat, which is amphetamine, like plant. (30:13–30:20)
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Asserts that 80% of Iran's adult population was once addicted to opioids.
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