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Fentanyl use increasing overdose deaths, but Naloxone could help prevent them
Podcast |
Where We Live
Media Type |
audio
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Publication Date |
Jan 24, 2022
Episode Duration |
00:49:00

After a 13 year old Hartford student overdosed in school and died days after taking fentanyl, there has been a push to get Naloxone, a life saving medication, into all schools.

Today, we talk to the superintendent of Hartford Schools, Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez about these efforts and support for the community.

Later, we hear from a parent whose son died from an opioid overdose. We'll also hear from Dr. Craig Allen, Vice President of Addiction Services at Rushford, a substance prevention treatment center, about service for those struggling with addiction.

What questions do you have about opioid use in our state?

GUESTS:

  • Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez - Superintendent of Hartford Public Schools
  • Dr. J. Craig Allen - Vice President of Addiction Services for the Behavior Health Medical Network at Rushford, Hartford Healthcare
  • Kelly Fisher - founder of the Alex Fisher Foundation

Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a 13 year old Hartford student overdosed in school and died days after taking fentanyl, there has been a push to get Naloxone, a life saving medication, into all schools. Today, we talk to the superintendent of Hartford Schools, Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez about these efforts and support for the community.

After a 13 year old Hartford student overdosed in school and died days after taking fentanyl, there has been a push to get Naloxone, a life saving medication, into all schools.

Today, we talk to the superintendent of Hartford Schools, Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez about these efforts and support for the community.

Later, we hear from a parent whose son died from an opioid overdose. We'll also hear from Dr. Craig Allen, Vice President of Addiction Services at Rushford, a substance prevention treatment center, about service for those struggling with addiction.

What questions do you have about opioid use in our state?

GUESTS:

  • Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez - Superintendent of Hartford Public Schools
  • Dr. J. Craig Allen - Vice President of Addiction Services for the Behavior Health Medical Network at Rushford, Hartford Healthcare
  • Kelly Fisher - founder of the Alex Fisher Foundation

Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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