In this eye-opening interview, triple board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza sits down with Dr. Ryan Marino, an emergency medicine physician and toxicology expert, to discuss the alarming misinformation being spread by the DEA and other law enforcement agencies about fentanyl. With both experts being pro-harm reduction and against medical misinformation, they delve into the facts and myths surrounding fentanyl. Dr. Marino shares his firsthand experience dealing with fentanyl-related cases in the emergency room and exposes the dangerous consequences of the DEA's scare tactics, and the unintended sequelae. If you want to know the truth about fentanyl, this is a must-watch video. Don't miss out on this crucial conversation about the future of addiction treatment and harm reduction.Chapters0:00 Intros2:01 WTFentanyl?14:02 Fentanyl myths and facts28:45 Law enforcement "overdose" videos36:23 Motivation behind misinformation42:50 Narcan news! Over the counter!52:04 Buprenorphine and it's role58:18 Twitter questions!70:11 Self-care and wrap up__________________________________________Let's connect on all my socials (linktr.ee/sulmanazizmirzamd for everything everywhere all at once):TikTok (@TheKicksShrink): https://tiktok.com/@thekicksshrinkInstagram (@TheKicksShrink): https://instagram.com/thekicksshrinkYouTube (@TheKicksShrink): https://youtube.com/thekicksshrinkTwitter (@sulmoney): https://twitter.com/sulmoneyAudio only PodcastsAnchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/thekicksshrinkSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/hveys2cdApple: https://tinyurl.com/32mvzu8bGoogle: https://tinyurl.com/2p977brsDISCLAIMER: This video is purely informational and educational and does not constitute medical advice and/or recommendations. Use of information is at your own risk, and expresses my own personal views and opinions, not those of any of my employers. Sulman Aziz Mirza, MD will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death. In the event of any medical emergency or safety concerns, please go to your nearest emergency department and/or call 911. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline available 24/7: 800.273.8255 or 988 or suicidepreventionlifeline.org for online chat options

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