Instructions and narrative context are on the game page by the way! 

https://ignis-panem.itch.io/drugged-up-melt-down-2

Honestly, this game is confusing.  I am sure this is intentional, but it doesn't make it less true.  I played with it for a few minutes and clicked all the buttons.  And definitely seemed to be heading towards that melt-down.  I do like that the stuff switches places.  It was subtle enough that at first I wasn't sure if it was actually switched or if I was remembering wrong, so that element worked well.