Whenever we hear about the opioid crisis it’s always in the context of these last few years, but opioids aren’t some new drug that was whipped up in a lab like amphetamines or LSD. To truly understand the origins of the opioid crisis from prescription painkillers, we’ll have to go back….back to the past. Music: Epidemic Sound Video: Video Blocks If you liked the video, leave a thumbs up, and if you loved it consider subscribing.