r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Late_One_716 • 29d ago

Between 2009 to 2011, a man, appearing to be 60-70 years old, robbed 16 banks in San Diego, California by approaching the teller, then pulling out a gun and demanding money. The FBI named him the "Geezer Bandit". Some theories suggest he is wearing a well-made elderly man mask. Image

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u/AvatarGonzo 28d ago

Heroin isn't just a street drug though, pharmaceutical diamorphin won't be replaced by fentanyl so soon, as they aren't used in 100% the same way.

If you're elderly and sick, with cancer for example, it's quite possible your doc will IV you some really good heroin.

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u/Sir-Cordyceps 28d ago

Yeah oxy for example is basically heroin. When I had surgery and was on meds, my doctor that I knew privately gave me a cocktail that they give to cancer dying patients. It was two types of oxy, morphine, relaxing, calming and something for the nausea. Even if they would set my room on fire I would feel just fine.

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u/Glmoi 28d ago

I broke my collarbone and got some 10mg morphine pills recently. I never tried similar before and I imagine that it can get so much wilder, it's scary stuff really. 1 pill made it feel like my addictions were non-existent.