This podcast episode highlights the multifaceted issue of fentanyl and its impact on drug overdoses in the United States. It explores the efforts of individuals like Kaylee to distribute fentanyl test strips to prevent overdoses, despite their illegality in certain states. Experts discuss the challenges and benefits of test strips, balancing concerns about their potential to encourage drug use with their role in saving lives. The podcast also examines the rise of illicit fentanyl, its potency, and its devastating effects. It emphasizes the need for increased access to naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and a harm reduction approach to prevent overdoses and reduce the impact of the fentanyl crisis.
