Experts warn that the fentanyl epidemic has entered a devastating fourth wave, marked by a sharp rise in addiction and fatalities.

But how did we get here?

And what were the first three waves of the fentanyl epidemic?

In this clip from our recent episode, "Can Opioid Settlement Funds End the Crisis?", David Williams examines the history of the fentanyl epidemic and the path that led us to where we are now.

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