The Heart of Healthcare

A Harm-Reduction Approach to the Fentanyl Crisis

03.21.2022 - By Halle Tecco & Steve KrausPlay

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Fentanyl is now the leading cause of death in 18-45-year-olds in the US, claiming more lives than car crashes and gun violence combined. After Dr. Beth Weinstock lost her son last year to what she calls “the most devastating health crisis this generation has ever seen,” she decided to do something about it. In this episode, Dr. Weinstock explains how a harm-reduction approach can protect young people from accidental fentanyl poisoning.

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