Chapter 24, Page 33
The following is an article excerpt from The Pallad City Informer, an independent publication that covers politics, news, entertainment, and current events in Pallad City.
GETTING HIGHER:
A LOOK AT THE STATISTICS
By Curt Shayner
Within the last year, there has been a reported 65% surge in drug-related arrests throughout Pallad City. Statistics show that Sydust, Nucaine, and Euphoria usage have dramatically increased, with no signs of slowing down.
Known as “club drugs,” these are far from the only illicit substances that have left their mark on the city—but they are notable as being the specific focus of a recent study released by the Pallad City Addiction Center.
According to the study, Sydust usage has increased by 27%, while Nucaine and Euphoria usage have risen by 34% and 39%, respectively.
These three drugs have also seen a 33% rise with users in the 18-24 age range and a 26% increase with users between the ages of 25-34.
The general statistics are even more alarming. Overall drug-related deaths have soared by 44% and the arrest of offenders involved in repeated drug-related crimes have climbed 46% when compared to last year’s reported findings.
Despite these numbers, funding cuts to citywide drug rehabilitation facilities have had their budgets slashed by nearly 48%, with ongoing grants cancelled and staff drastically reduced.
Danger Zone One. Story by Midnight. Art by Salaiix.
Wonder how long that you can LAST against this, Madison?! 😁😎😏
Oh,no.
It’s getting worse for Miss Madison now.
How long will it take the good doctor to tell Madison what is required to clear the drug from her system without further risk of damage to her heart?
And how long after that before she offers to help Madison have the soul searing orgasm needed?
Denial ain’t just a river in Egypt, Madison.
If druggies wanna drug themselves to death, don’t throw good money after bad. Just remove them from the streets.
Unfortunately for Madison, I don’t think she has enough time or strength left to fight it. Fortunately for us, it’s probably easier just to give in to the drug and regain some control.
About the only thing ‘rehab centres’ equate to is ‘legalized dealers’, most come out addicted to more things than when they went in, and the only thing ‘safe injection centres’ do is have Narcan on hand so some of the overdoses get stopped…some.
Wow… Who knew that pathologically abstaining from any drug use (we’ve seen her get angry at the idea of taking prescription meds… not much of a stretch that she would also avoid recreational drugs on principle) would be the ticket to a body that can naturally resist the effects of drugs?
If she falls unconscious again, this could get a lot worse for them!