Stephan Neff
Stephan Neff
236 Ben Westhoff - Fentanyl Inc: How Rogue Chemists create the Deadliest wave of the opioid epidemic
236 Ben Westhoff - Fentanyl Inc: How Rogue Chemists create the Deadliest wave of the opioid epidemic
236 Ben Westhoff - Fentanyl Inc: How Rogue Chemists create the Deadliest wave of the opioid epidemic
Monday 28th February 2022
Ben Westhoff reveals the deadly world of synthetic opioids and their impact on society in this episode of 'Steps to Sobriety'.
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Get the buttons here!Ben Westhoff: Inside the Deadliest Wave of the Opioid Crisis
As long as they can escape us, people can escape their trauma, escape their pain, escape their life that they don't like.
Imagine uncovering a world where rogue chemists play a dangerous game with human lives. That’s exactly what Ben Westhoff did over four years of meticulous research, which he shares in this gripping episode of 'Steps to Sobriety'. Host Stephan Neff delves into Westhoff's investigation, which is detailed in his book, 'Fentanyl, Inc.'. This episode is a sobering look at the opioid epidemic that has claimed over 100,000 lives in the United States alone.
Westhoff takes us through the shadowy corridors of illicit drug manufacturing, revealing how novel psychoactive substances (NPS) like fentanyl, K2, and Spice are created. These synthetic drugs, often much more potent than their traditional counterparts, originate from legitimate scientific research but are hijacked by rogue chemists, mainly in China. These chemists tweak the molecular structures to stay ahead of the law, making these drugs unpredictably lethal.
The conversation also touches on the dark web's role in drug trafficking and the overwhelming challenge faced by government agencies in combating this crisis. Westhoff highlights the importance of opioid treatment drugs such as methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone in mitigating the epidemic's impact. His insights into the motivations behind drug use are particularly poignant, emphasizing the desperate need for people to escape their pain and trauma.
For anyone grappling with addiction or seeking to understand the complexities of the opioid crisis, this episode offers a deeply human perspective on a global issue. It’s not just about statistics; it’s about real lives and the urgent need for action and awareness.