In Philadelphia, USA, it's common to see people behaving strangely on the streets—bending over, eyes closed, standing still, or even lying down. These unusual actions are often caused by fentanyl, a powerful painkiller that can lead to strong dependence. Similar to opiates, fentanyl affects the central nervous system, causing users to appear dazed or frozen, as if they're asleep. Most of the time, they don’t even realize what they’re doing. Some can no longer walk and must rely on wheelchairs. T
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In Philadelphia, USA, it's common to see people behaving strangely on the streets—bending over, eyes closed, standing still, or even lying down. These unusual actions are often caused by fentanyl, a powerful painkiller that can lead to strong dependence. Similar to opiates, fentanyl affects the central nervous system, causing users to appear dazed or frozen, as if they're asleep. Most of the time, they don’t even realize what they’re doing. Some can no longer walk and must rely on wheelchairs. T
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The last dance of a very young fentanyl addict on the streets of Portland. Our addiction and mental health issues are a full-blown crisis and something you will sadly rarely read in mainstream news. #homeless | Truth on the streets
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The last dance of a very young fentanyl addict on the streets of Portland. Our addiction and mental health issues are a full-blown crisis and something you will sadly rarely read in mainstream news. #homeless | Truth on the streets
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A new and even more dangerous form of fentanyl has been identified in dozens of deaths on San Francisco streets last year. According to a new report from the SF Medical Examiner's office, it's called fluorofentanyl. https://abc7ne.ws/3rF8fba | ABC7 News
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A new and even more dangerous form of fentanyl has been identified in dozens of deaths on San Francisco streets last year. According to a new report from the SF Medical Examiner's office, it's called fluorofentanyl. https://abc7ne.ws/3rF8fba | ABC7 News
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This person is experiencing a fentanyl fold and has been motionless for over 20 minutes. Fentanyl—a powerful opioid—impairs motor control but does not necessarily affect balance. In moments like this, someone can appear suspended between life and death. Drug use is rampant on the streets of Portland, but it doesn’t have to be. We need to be honest about what we’re facing. This isn’t a homeless crisis—it’s an addiction and mental health crisis. | Truth on the streets
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This person is experiencing a fentanyl fold and has been motionless for over 20 minutes. Fentanyl—a powerful opioid—impairs motor control but does not necessarily affect balance. In moments like this, someone can appear suspended between life and death. Drug use is rampant on the streets of Portland, but it doesn’t have to be. We need to be honest about what we’re facing. This isn’t a homeless crisis—it’s an addiction and mental health crisis. | Truth on the streets
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