The overdose crisis is directly linked to the absence of a regulated and accessible substance market.

The ongoing “war on drugs” fuels this crisis by diverting funds to cartels and creating an environment where toxic, unregulated substances cause over 100,000 deaths each year.

Instead of prioritizing health and safety, government policies focus on punitive measures, reinforcing a system that perpetuates harm rather than addressing its root causes.

^{Regulated access to safer substances could help prevent these deaths and shift the focus toward public health solutions.}