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202244 minPG-13current-affairs

Addiction Homelessness Drug Trafficking

Oregon High

202244 minPG-13current-affairs

Portland's homeless population attracts youth seeking social services, fueling one of the deadliest drug markets in the United States.

Addiction Homelessness Drug Trafficking

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Channel: National Geographic

Oregon High

2022• 44 minPG-13

Synopsis

Portland's homeless population attracts youth seeking social services, fueling one of the deadliest drug markets in the United States.

Synopsis

Portland is the homeless Mecca of American youth. It attracts hundreds of people to its streets, who take advantage of the city's generous social services. These are the customers that fund the deadliest drug market in America. Oregon High Drugs, Inc: The Fix

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