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Diving into the complexities of the drug epidemic, Cooper argues that the issue is far more profound than individual choices. He claims to have insights from his time in naval intelligence, asserting that the legal drug trade is intricately linked to powerful entities in the military and intelligence community. The infrastructure set up for drug trafficking, according to Cooper, is advanced and deeply entrenched, suggesting that only a systemic flaw can account for the widespread availability of drugs in the U.S.