you're not the only one
Watching fox news: Humanity can be so dumb sometimes, does no-one realize that long ago (before we invented the drug war) laudinum was available over the counter.
Opioid addiction is nothing new, the only difference between now and then is the strength of the opioids, and the sense of hopelessness that drives escapism.
https:// listverse.com/2015/09/25/10-historical-figures-who-were-dependent-on-opium/
less, heroin costs next to nothing to make.
want to see an armed gang defending their alcohol territory ? try selling without a license.