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MirchiLover@beehaw.org to Technology@beehaw.org · 7 hours ago

How social media became a storefront for deadly fake pills

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How social media became a storefront for deadly fake pills

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Fentanyl overdoses have become a leading cause of death for minors in the last 5 years or so — and social media, where tainted, fake prescription drugs can be obtained with just a few clicks, is part of the problem.
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