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You're absolutely right. As usual, the staggering size and complexity of the combined forces of the state, capitalists, and NGOs means there's really no way to engage with this without their assistance and/or permission. This is by design, of course, but pointing that out doesn't help anyone. This is an endlessly frustrating state of affairs. There are places where individuals or groups can help. For example some users don't trust or can't get to clinics that give out naloxone (narcan) so you can go there and get some yourself then give it to people who need it. This seems worthwhile to do but should not be seen as outside of leviathan in any way.

There are biohackers that figured out how to make naloxone from oxycodone, though that seems like it's a long LONG way from being a practical solution. The only worthwhile practical thing I can see helping at all is kratom, which is effective as a safe, low cost replacement for mild to moderate opioid habits, though it will be illegal or at least inaccessible within a few years.