The peptide boom: how the US got hooked on unregulated ‘miracle’ drugs | On the Ground

Thousands of people in the US are injecting unregulated peptides, marketed for weight loss, muscle growth, and younger-looking skin, despite being labeled 'not for human consumption'. These substances are readily available online and popular among those disillusioned with traditional healthcare, as the article investigates the reasons behind the trend and the contents of these 'miracle' drugs.