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Fighting The Opioid Epidemic

FromThe Full Story


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Fighting The Opioid Epidemic

FromThe Full Story

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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Jun 20, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Authorities on Long Island say the opioid epidemic is fueling the sex trafficking industry. In Connecticut a new statewide program is underway to track opioid overdoses and deaths. And attorneys general in both states are going after prescription drugmakers. We'll discuss the opioid crisis with guests: Peter Canning, R.N., paramedic and EMS coordinator, UConn Health Raffaella Coler, R.N., M.Ed., paramedic; director, Office of Emergency Medical Services, Connecticut Department of Public Health Frank Messana, detective lieutenant, commanding officer, Human Trafficking Investigations Unit, Suffolk County Police Department Anthony Zenkus, senior director of education and communications, Violence Information Bureau of Suffolk Keith Scott, director of education, The Safe Center Kim Massicotte, special counsel for opioids, Connecticut Office of the Attorney General
Released:
Jun 20, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (18)

The Full Story is a lively, thought-provoking news program that delivers intelligent conversation on what’s happening right now in our community. In a weekly show, WSHU’s long-time Morning Edition host Tom Kuser explores the news that is important in our region during these extraordinary times, including the Black Lives Matter movement, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the reopening of the economy following the shutdown.