Robert Calder
Robert Calder
LxAddictions24 live: Vanda Felbab-Brown
LxAddictions24 live: Vanda Felbab-Brown
LxAddictions24 live: Vanda Felbab-Brown
Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Join Dr. Elle Wadsworth and Dr. Vanda Felbab-Brown as they discuss the global spread of synthetic opioids and their impact on public health and policy.
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Get the buttons here!The Global Impact of Synthetic Opioids: A Deep Dive with Vanda Felbab-Brown
Episode Overview
- Understanding whether drug markets are driven by demand or supply is crucial.
- Synthetic opioids are significantly impacting public health and violence trends.
- The rising lethality of methamphetamine use is a growing concern in the United States.
- International cooperation is essential to address the global synthetic drug crisis.
- Insights from North America can help other regions avoid similar crises.
We are really undergoing a global synthetic drugs revolution with widespread implications.
Ever wondered how synthetic opioids are shaping global drug markets? In this episode of 'Addictions Edited: the monthly take-home', Dr. Elle Wadsworth chats with Dr. Vanda Felbab-Brown, a Senior Fellow in Foreign Policy at The Brookings Institution. Vanda is set to speak at the Lisbon Addictions conference, and she shares a sneak peek into her keynote address, which tackles the critical question: Are drug markets driven by demand or supply?
Vanda dives into the complex factors that enable or mitigate the spread of synthetic opioids and their explosion in global markets. She discusses the grim reality faced by North America and whether other parts of the world can avoid a similar fate. Vanda's insights stem from her extensive research on fentanyl and synthetic opioids, highlighting the significant public health and violence trends associated with these substances.
She also shares her experience chairing a session on the global threat of synthetic drugs, providing a snapshot of the current situation in North America and Europe. The conversation touches on how different regions, including the Middle East and Asia, are responding to this growing crisis. With a focus on both the demand and supply sides of drug markets, Vanda emphasises the importance of understanding these dynamics to formulate effective policies.
She also sheds light on the rising lethality of methamphetamine use in the United States, a worrying trend that has emerged over the past decade. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in addiction policy, research, and treatment. It offers valuable perspectives on the global impact of synthetic drugs and the urgent need for coordinated international responses. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of these pressing issues and to hear Vanda's expert analysis.
Are you ready to explore how synthetic opioids are reshaping our world? Dive into this episode for a thought-provoking discussion that could change how you view global drug markets.