Episode Summary
Every year, more than 107,000 people in the US–adults and children–die from drug overdoses. Over half of those are from fentanyl. This drug is so powerful that just a tiny amount kills. When do we stop tolerating this loss? Where is the outrage? What can we do differently? DEA Agent Rocky Herron has worked on this issue for over 30 years. Listen to what he has to say. It might save a child in your community.
Key Takeaways To Tune In For
- [00:01] – Fentanyl Crisis and Drug Education
- [10:26] – The Fentanyl Crisis and Its Dangers
- [19:36] – Understanding the Dangers of Drug Use
- [27:04] – Preventing Drug Use in Youth
- [32:56] – Preventing Drug Use Through Education
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