Topic: Methadone

The homelessness crisis in Seattle and Austin is attributed primarily to meth addiction rather than lack of housing. While some propose free methadone clinics based on 1970s Dutch models, current city governments are criticized for failing to enforce basic laws. San Francisco is highlighted for its extreme property crime rates, where vehicle break-ins have become a standard occurrence due to lack of prosecution.

Walgreens announces it will stock the opioid antidote Narcan in all 8,000 of its stores, making it available without a prescription in most states. This news triggers a personal anecdote about "Meth Buses" in the Netherlands during the 1970s, which would drive through neighborhoods to provide government-sanctioned methadone treatments to addicts.