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The Ruthless Efficiency of Ultrapotent Street Drugs

Source: The New York Times Published Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:12:51 +0000
The Ruthless Efficiency of Ultrapotent Street Drugs

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Key context: Last summer, the city of Baltimore experienced several mass overdose crises, the result of fentanyl being mixed with powerful synthetic chemicals. This development from The New York Times highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

Last summer, the city of Baltimore experienced several mass overdose crises, the result of fentanyl being mixed with powerful synthetic chemicals.

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