Anusha Ghosh
Anusha Ghosh
The Opioid Epidemic: A Police Officer's Perspective (featuring David Owens)
The Opioid Epidemic: A Police Officer's Perspective (featuring David Owens)
The Opioid Epidemic: A Police Officer's Perspective (featuring David Owens)
Wednesday 14th October 2020
Detective David Owens shares his frontline experiences battling the opioid crisis with Anusha Ghosh on 'One Story'.
14 minutes
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Get the buttons here!The Opioid Crisis: A Detective's Eye-Opening Account
Naloxone- Narcan is the name that it's marketed under- is a. It's a drug that counteracts the effects of opioids. So if someone's suffering an overdose, they can receive this medicine fast enough. It can reduce the or reverse the effects of the opioids.
Ever wondered what it's like to battle the opioid crisis from the front lines? In this episode of 'One Story', host Anusha Ghosh sits down with Detective David Owens from the Greenville County Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Enforcement Unit. With years of experience under his belt, Detective Owens offers a no-holds-barred look at the opioid epidemic through the lens of law enforcement.
He talks about witnessing the evolution of opioid use and overdoses, shedding light on how prescription opioids have morphed into a widespread public health crisis. One of the episode's standout moments is Owens' discussion on naloxone, a life-saving drug that can reverse opioid overdoses. He doesn't shy away from addressing the heated debates surrounding its use, emphasizing both its potential benefits and dangers.
As Owens explains, 'Naloxone—Narcan is the name it's marketed under—is a drug that counteracts the effects of opioids. So if someone's suffering an overdose, they can receive this medicine fast enough to reduce or reverse the effects of the opioids'. The conversation also touches on the impact of COVID-19 on the opioid crisis, including disruptions in the methamphetamine supply chain.
Owens highlights the alarming rise in the use of pill presses, which make it easier for illicit drugs to flood the market. Throughout the episode, he underscores the crucial role of law enforcement in tackling these multifaceted challenges. This episode isn't just informative; it's a raw, eye-opening journey into one of today's most pressing issues. If you're looking to understand the opioid epidemic from a unique and deeply personal perspective, this conversation with Detective Owens is a must-listen.