>A handful of members of Congress, allied with the nation’s major drug distributors, prevailed upon the DEA and the Justice Department to agree to a more industry-friendly law, undermining efforts to stanch the flow of pain pills, according to an investigation by The Washington Post and “60 Minutes.” The DEA had opposed the effort for years. The law was the crowning achievement of a multifaceted campaign by the drug industry to weaken aggressive DEA enforcement efforts against drug distribution companies that were supplying corrupt doctors and pharmacists who peddled narcotics to the black market. The industry worked behind the scenes with lobbyists and key members of Congress, pouring more than a million dollars into their election campaigns.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2017/investigations/...
So either the masterminds of your brilliant conspiracy are idiots, or it's not a brilliant conspiracy and just plain old drug trafficking.
Most drug addicts of the fent variety don't want treatment because treatment means no longer indulging in their drug of choice. It's the same reason why they tend to be fighty when you fix their OD via narcan - you "ruined" their high.
I recommend actually spending some time with the drug addicts likely living nearby. Bring them a few sandwiches. Ask if they would seek care and if not, why not.
This is rather off topic. You could say this in response to literally any effort that is not healthcare for drug addicts.