Fentanyl: A Growing Crisis in Tijuana, Mexico
Fentanyl’s Impact on Tijuana
Every day, the same streets in the Mexican border town of Tijuana are filled with the haunting presence of addiction. To the left, the street leads to a highway that runs parallel to the border wall with the United States. To the right, it curves into the sandy hills of the region.
The Street Life
Some individuals cover their heads with jackets, perhaps trying to escape the reality around them, while others gaze blankly at the dust-covered asphalt. The silence is deafening.
The Voice of Experience
The only individual interacting with these troubled souls is Marc. After overcoming a heroin addiction himself by 2012, he now volunteers to assist those who once slept on the streets with him. However, Marc notices significant changes in Tijuana compared to when he was using.
A Major Shift
The transformation he sees is attributed to one factor: fentanyl. This powerful substance has ignited a crisis, leading to increased dependency and despair among the local population.
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