Lisa Carole Cude
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Fentanyl Awareness ~ Virginia Krieger
Fentanyl Awareness ~ Virginia Krieger
Fentanyl Awareness ~ Virginia Krieger
Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Join Virginia Krieger as she shares her journey from tragedy to advocacy, raising awareness about the dangers of illicit fentanyl.
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Episode Overview
- Fentanyl poisonings differ from overdoses; many victims are unaware they are consuming fentanyl.
- Counterfeit pills from China have infiltrated the US market through Mexican cartels.
- The crisis has broad implications for public health and national security.
- Public awareness campaigns are crucial to combatting the fentanyl epidemic.
- Government action is needed to address the sources of illicit fentanyl.
These are not overdoses. These are poisonings.
In this episode of Fatal Facts of Fentanyl, host Lisa Carole Cude is joined by Virginia Krieger, a mother who tragically lost her daughter, Tiffany, to fentanyl poisoning. Virginia shares her journey of transforming her grief into a mission to raise awareness about the dangers of illicit fentanyl. She explains the difference between overdoses and poisonings, highlighting that many victims are unaware they are consuming fentanyl-laced substances.
The conversation touches on the origins of the fentanyl crisis, with Virginia revealing how counterfeit pills from China have infiltrated the US market through Mexican cartels. The episode sheds light on the broader implications of this crisis, including its impact on public health and national security. Virginia's firsthand experiences and tireless advocacy offer a powerful and urgent call to action for listeners to educate themselves and their communities about this deadly epidemic.