How Do We Contain the Fentanyl Crisis? A Panel of Experts Weighs InHow Do We Contain the Fentanyl Crisis? A Panel of Experts Weighs In
Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery
How Do We Contain the Fentanyl Crisis? A Panel of Experts Weighs In
22:06•10 Aug 2022
Tackling the Fentanyl Crisis: Expert Insights on Addiction and Recovery
“The only way we're going to address this, the only way we're going to really help with this fentanyl epidemic and with addiction overall is with good treatment, science-based, data-driven treatment. That has underneath it a lot of compassion and understanding for the impact that alcohol and drugs has on our bodies and our brains.”
Fentanyl is wreaking havoc in communities, contributing to 70 percent of overdose deaths. In this episode of 'Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery', host William C. Moyers brings together four experts to dissect this alarming trend. Dr. Quinn Ngo from Hazelden Betty Ford's Butler Center for Research delves into why fentanyl is so potent and how it's infiltrating non-opioid drugs like MDMA and marijuana. Dr. Delisi sheds light on the uneven healthcare responses to the crisis, while Dr. Derue and Dr.
Marvin Seppala discuss crucial interventions like naloxone and harm reduction strategies. The panel underscores the necessity of science-backed treatments and a compassionate approach to combat the opioid epidemic. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of the fentanyl crisis and the efforts to mitigate its devastating effects.
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