It was a typical Saturday night in the city. The streets were alive with people looking for a good time, and for some, that meant finding drugs.

In the seedier parts of town, the drug culture was thriving. Dealers stood on street corners, peddling their wares to anyone who would listen. It didn't matter if you were young or old, rich or poor, the dealers had something for everyone.

The drugs themselves came in all shapes and sizes. There were the traditional drugs like marijuana, cocaine, and heroine, but there were also newer, more dangerous drugs like fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that was taking the city by storm.

For many people, drugs were a way to escape their problems, if only for a little while. They offered a temporary respite from the...