The opium trade was not trade. It was a weapon used to break the spirit of a nation. The British saw China standing strong, self-sufficient, culturally rich, and they knew they could not compete with strength alone. So they chose poison. They flooded China with opium, knowing full well what it would do. They watched as it ate away at families, communities, and governance. When the Chinese tried to resist, Britain responded with war to protect its right to profit off addiction. That was never commerce. It was conquest disguised as capitalism. And the same strategy continues today. Addiction is still used as a tool of control. Whether it is synthetic opioids, pharmaceuticals, or other substances marketed as relief or escape, it all serves one purpose. Keep people numb. Keep them quiet. Keep them manageable. The most vulnerable are always the targets. Entire communities are broken apart while corporations profit and governments look away. This is not an accident. It is the continuation of a pattern that began centuries ago. Recognize it for what it is. Call it out. Remind your friends and family. Refuse to be subdued. The first step is awareness. The next is resistance. Break the cycle. Reclaim your mind. Liberate yourself.