<p>In 2020 over 93,000 people died of drug overdose in the US.  Almost 70,000 involved opioids.  In this episode Aaron investigates what the opioid crisis is.  He explains how it is a crisis of regulation.  He explains how, because of prohibition, there is now a super-potent synthetic opioid called fentanyl in abundance on the black market.  Aaron ends with explaining what he believes to be the solutions.  </p>

In 2020 over 93,000 people died of drug overdose in the US. Almost 70,000 involved opioids. In this episode Aaron investigates what the opioid crisis is. He explains how it is a crisis of regulation. He explains how, because of prohibition, there is now a super-potent synthetic opioid called fentanyl in abundance on the black market. Aaron ends with explaining what he believes to be the solutions.

<p>In 2020 over 93,000 people died of drug overdose in the US.&nbsp; Almost 70,000 involved opioids.&nbsp; In this episode Aaron investigates what the opioid crisis is.&nbsp; He explains how it is a crisis of regulation.&nbsp; He explains how, because of prohibition, there is now a super-potent synthetic opioid called fentanyl in abundance on the black market.&nbsp; Aaron ends with explaining what he believes to be the solutions.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Smoke in the Air- The Opioid Crisis

Aaron Akulis and guests discuss the war on drugs- The negative impact it has had on the world and the slow turning of the tide of public perception as more states legalize cannabis, decriminalize psychedelics and other drugs meant for personal use. They also discuss the problems of addiction and seek to raise awareness and offer guidance on how to get help, and talk about the war on drugs negative impact on addiction itself- pushing the addict from the clinic to the street.  Also discussed are the powerful benefits psychedelics are proving to have from PTSD to end of life anxiety and even the betterment of well people as a meditation tool.  The Peace On Drugs Podcast is an ongoing discussion on how we end the war on drugs and move into a new peaceful world with legal drugs and less addiction.

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Aaron Akulis and guests discuss the war on drugs- The negative impact it has had on the world and the slow turning of the tide of public perception as more states legalize cannabis, decriminalize psychedelics and other drugs meant for personal use. They also discuss the problems of addiction and seek to raise awareness and offer guidance on how to get help, and talk about the war on drugs negative impact on addiction itself- pushing the addict from the clinic to the street. Also discussed are the powerful benefits psychedelics are proving to have from PTSD to end of life anxiety and even the betterment of well people as a meditation tool. The Peace On Drugs Podcast is an ongoing discussion on how we end the war on drugs and move into a new peaceful world with legal drugs and less addiction.

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