Here I dive deep, for CQ Researcher – into the opioid crisis – which has worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Opioids, mostly in the form of illegal fentanyl, have resulted in almost 100,000 deaths over the past year. I explain origin of the crisis and the Sackler family role, as well as what some researchers are doing to find alternatives to opioid pain killers. Find the report here (behind paywall.)
