In the 1980s, we had the crack epidemic, which suddenly you could get cheap cocaine on every cor. 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. (30:01–30:10)
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