Why the Cartels Love the War on Drugs

Hey there friends! Below are some resources I referenced in preparation for this week’s video commentary. Enjoy!

• Provisional Drug Overdose Death Counts - National Center for Health Statistics

• The pipeline of deadly fentanyl into the U.S. may be drying up, experts say - NPR

• Teen drug use remains low, but survey finds small rise in heroin and cocaine use - AP

• How Portugal eased its opioid epidemic, while U.S. drug deaths skyrocketed - NPR

While recent stats look promising, drug addiction and abuse is still a tragedy plaguing millions of American families. If you or a family member needs help, please check out these resources:

• FindTreatment.gov

• National Institute on Drug Abuse

• SAMHSA’s National Helpline