This in-depth news special focuses on the dangers young people face when using smartphones, tablets, and laptops. In Part One, a federal agent, cybercrimes investigator, and former school resource officer break down the red flags parents should watch for if their children are regular consumers of apps, video games, and chat platforms, and how carelessness could lead to becoming a victim of a crime like Sextortion.Sex, Drugs, and Social Media is hosted by Steve Gregory and Araksya Karapetyan and is produced by Steve Gregory, Jacob Gonzalez, and Richie Quintero.

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In Part Two, a retired agent-in-charge from the DEA, an agent-in-charge from Homeland Security Investigations and a cyber crimes investigator discuss how easy it is for a child to order an illicit drug through apps like SnapChat and Tik Tok, and what they’re doing to stop it. Also, two fathers who lost kids to fentanyl poisoning talk about the tragedy of not only losing a loved one, but the inaction of lawmakers to stop it from happening to others. We also welcome a representative from a software company that is working to give parents the ability to monitor their children’s digital activity 24/7. Sex, Drugs, and Social Media is hosted by Steve Gregory and Araksya Karapetyan and is produced by Steve Gregory, Jacob Gonzalez, and Richie Quintero.

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