The drive to Amarillo Texas from Oklahoma City is essentially a drive west on I-40.
During the drive, we were made aware that the area has a drug problem. We saw two huge roadside billboards that read “expect fentanyl & test first”. Then there was this one.
(note: Naloxone works to reverse opioid overdose in the body)
The above was on the Oklahoma side
A bit further along, near a highway exit, there was a sign that read “hitchhikers may be escaping felons”
Fortunately, during our travels, we have not been exposed to anyone who appeared to be under the influence of drugs, and have not seen anyone who might appear suspicious roaming the campgrounds where we stayed.
One of the benefits of travel is that one gets to see aspects of the USA that get little or no coverage in the media.