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With the comeback of parties and nightlife, previously limited by COVID-19 restrictions, overdoses caused by fentanyl-laced cocaine have increased. NPR’s article assesses possible causes for the prevalence of fentanyl-laced cocaine, circulating a discussion around poly-substance use, the origins of substance mixing within cocaine supplies, and, finally, measures that should be taken to increase education and awareness around cocaine consumption.
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