Synthetic Opioids

Synthetic Opioids

This six-part podcast series explores the rise of synthetic opioids—from their pharmaceutical origins to their devastating impact on communities across the world. With deep dives into fentanyl’s potency, global trafficking routes, and the growing death toll, each episode sheds light on the crisis gripping public health. Hear stories of survival, the fight for recovery, and the hope for a future beyond addiction. For more thought-provoking and engaging podcasts, visit: https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series! https://amzn.to/4iKfAMs

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June 29, 2025 22 mins
Join Dotty Wellman as she unravels the fascinating yet tragic story of how synthetic opioids transformed from medical miracles to street-level killers. This deep dive explores the 1958 discovery of fentanyl by Belgian chemist Paul Janssen, originally designed as a breakthrough pain medication 50-100 times more potent than morphine. Dotty walks you through the science behind these synthetic compounds, the development of even more po...
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