KGNU - How On Earth

Opiate Epidemic Update from 2024


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In today’s show Beth reviews the latest data on the opiate epidemic in Boulder. You’ll hear from a pharmacologist who studies substance abuse, a DEA agent who oversees the task force on fentanyl, and our state senator who discusses legislation at the state level, as well as a story on a novel, implantable device to monitor for overdoses and autonomously inject the antidote – naloxone.

Executive Producers: Joel Parker and Shelley Schlender

Show Producer: Beth Bennett
Additional Contributions: Benita Lee
Engineer: Jackie Sedley

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