Ep. 103 – Harm Reduction through Testing: Iqbal Sunderani, BTNXEp. 103 – Harm Reduction through Testing: Iqbal Sunderani, BTNX
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Greg interviews Iqbal Sunderani, the CEO and Foun…
28:51•12 Jun 2017
Life-Saving Innovations: BTNX's Rapid Response Drug Test Strip
“Apart from saving lives, there is also the economic argument in terms of very strong savings, and these savings come from being, you know, using the test for preventative purposes.”
Imagine having a tool that could potentially save lives by detecting deadly substances in drugs. That's exactly what BTNX, Inc. has created with their Rapid Response Drug Test Strip. In this episode of the Cover 2 Resources podcast, host Greg McNeil sits down with Iqbal Sunderani, the visionary CEO and Founder of BTNX, Inc., to discuss this groundbreaking innovation.
The test strip is designed to detect fentanyl in drugs like heroin, providing a crucial layer of safety for users and those working in harm reduction. Sunderani delves into the economic and social benefits of such preventative testing and the hurdles in making these life-saving tools more accessible. But the conversation doesn't stop there. Greg also speaks with Van Asher, the syringe access program manager at St. Ann’s Corner of Harm Reduction in Bronx, NY.
Asher shares his frontline experiences and sheds light on how harm reduction programs can significantly impact individuals and families grappling with opioid addiction. This episode offers a compelling look at how community support, education, and innovative tools like the Rapid Response Drug Test Strip are pivotal in the ongoing battle against the opioid crisis.
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