Kenna Crampton
kenna@kdnk.org (Kenna Steindler)
Chemical World | Overdose Awareness Month
Chemical World | Overdose Awareness Month
Chemical World | Overdose Awareness Month
Monday 14th August 2023
Kenna and Maggie discuss overdose deaths, fentanyl risks, and community action during Overdose Awareness Month on Chemical World.
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Episode Overview
- Discussion on Colorado's 2022 overdose death data
- Insights into fentanyl contamination in drugs and the risks involved
- Importance of naloxone in saving lives and its wide availability
- Upcoming events in the Roaring Fork Valley as part of Overdose Awareness Month
- Emphasis on community involvement and proactive measures in harm reduction efforts
Experience has made me rich and now I can use safely. What's important is being safe and stopping the spread of disease. You do not have to be sober to keep your community clean. Cause we are living in a chemical world and I am a chemical girl.
In this thought-provoking episode of Chemical World, Kenna Crampton and Maggie Seldeen bring to light the pressing issue of overdose deaths in Colorado. With Overdose Awareness Month as the backdrop, they dive into the stark realities of the 2022 overdose death data, painting a vivid picture of the crisis at hand. But it's not all about numbers and statistics; Kenna and Maggie also share the human stories behind these figures, making the discussion deeply personal and impactful.
They explore the dangers of fentanyl contamination in street drugs and emphasize the life-saving potential of naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses. The episode doesn't stop at raising awareness; it also highlights upcoming events in the Roaring Fork Valley aimed at educating and mobilizing the community. Kenna and Maggie stress the importance of community involvement in harm reduction efforts, urging listeners to take proactive steps in their own neighborhoods.
This episode is a call to action, encouraging everyone to get involved and make a difference in the fight against the opioid crisis.