Welcome to SEATTLE, where the Liberal government has destroyed the city!

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Seattle is grappling with a severe fentanyl crisis, a synthetic opioid driving unprecedented overdose deaths and public health challenges. In 2023, King County, encompassing Seattle, reported over 1,067 fentanyl-related fatalities—a 47% surge from 714 in 2022—making it the leading cause of death among the region’s homeless population. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) notes that 7 out of 10 seized counterfeit pills now contain potentially lethal doses, with the Seattle Field Division removing an estimated 11.6 million fatal doses in 2023 alone.
Fentanyl’s infiltration into the drug supply, often mixed with methamphetamine or masquerading as prescription pills, has intensified its danger. Public Health – Seattle & King County has responded by distributing naloxone, an overdose-reversal drug, and fentanyl test strips, while Mayor Bruce Harrell’s administration has invested millions in treatment facilities and diversion programs. Despite these efforts, overdose deaths remain staggering, with 443 fentanyl-related fatalities recorded in the first half of 2024, though this reflects a slight decline from 551 in the same period of 2023.
Critics argue that initiatives like “housing first” and harm reduction fail to address addiction’s root causes, as open-air drug use persists downtown. Seattle’s fentanyl epidemic demands a balanced approach, blending enforcement, treatment, and prevention to curb this deadly tide.

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