illicit drugs = "part of the landscape" (Score 1)

"Illicit drugs and black-market painkillers have become part of the landscape here in the world's frothy fountain of tech."

First off, what does the author mean by "frothy fountain of tech?"

Secondly, there are countless tech addicts. Same with lawyers and doctors. Same with salesmen, mechanics, musicians, artists, waiters, actors, architects, restaurant managers, policemen, baristas, soldiers, engineers, pilots, writers, construction workers, taxi drivers, cashiers, and clergyman, too!

This article demonstrates a poor understanding of addiction, which is no surprise. It is rare that someone who is not an addict understands addiction. There is nothing wrong with this - that's just the way it is.