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Fentanyl, poly-substance use and the US opioid epidemic with Joseph Friedman
Fentanyl, poly-substance use and the US opioid epidemic with Joseph Friedman
Fentanyl, poly-substance use and the US opioid epidemic with Joseph Friedman
Wednesday 13th September 2023
Dr. Joseph Friedman explores fentanyl overdoses, poly-substance use, and the evolving opioid crisis in this episode of Addiction Audio. Listen for crucial insights.
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Get the buttons here!Fentanyl and the Opioid Crisis: Dr. Joseph Friedman’s Eye-Opening Insights
Episode Overview
- Dr. Joseph Friedman discusses the four waves of opioid overdoses in the US and the evolving landscape of drug overdose deaths.
- The conversation highlights the challenges of standardizing results when coroners' reports vary across the US, emphasizing the need for better data to understand the drug overdose crisis.
- The episode delves into the policy implications of the research, emphasizing the urgent need for improved treatment options and resources to address polysubstance drug overdose.
- Dr. Friedman provides valuable insights into the changing trends of drug overdose deaths and underscores the critical need for comprehensive interventions to tackle the opioid epidemic.
- The podcast offers a compelling exploration of the complex challenges posed by the opioid crisis and advocates for holistic and nuanced approaches to address the evolving landscape of drug overdoses.
The percent of U.S. overdose deaths involving both fentanyl and stimulants in 2010 was 0.6%. By 2021, it rose to one third of all deaths or one in three. This sets the big picture context for the work that needs to be done in this area.
Why is fentanyl becoming such a deadly force in the US opioid crisis? In this episode of Addiction Audio, Dr. Joseph Friedman from UCLA’s Center for Social Medicine and Humanities breaks down his extensive research on fentanyl overdoses and the growing issue of poly-substance use. Host Ben Scher and Dr. Friedman delve into the four distinct waves of opioid overdoses that have swept across the United States, illustrating how the nature of these crises has shifted over time.
They discuss the alarming rise in overdose deaths involving both fentanyl and stimulants, which jumped from 0.6% in 2010 to a staggering one-third of all overdose deaths by 2021. The conversation also touches on the difficulties of standardizing data when coroners’ reports vary widely across different states, making it harder to get a clear picture of the crisis. Dr. Friedman emphasizes the urgent need for better treatment options and resources to address these multifaceted challenges.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to understand the complex dynamics of the opioid epidemic and the critical steps needed to combat it.