New figures reveal over 45 percent of opioid-related overdose deaths in 2016 involved synthetics.
Dr Thomas Andrew, was interviewed by the BBC’s “Business Matters”, on Synthetic Opioids
In this episode, it discusses the rising opioid crisis in the U.S., with over 45% of opioid-related overdose deaths in 2016 involving synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Dr. Thomas Andrew, New Hampshire’s Chief Medical Examiner, explains the driving factors behind this increase. Dr. Roger Crystal, CEO of Opiant, also discusses a nasal spray that can reverse opioid overdoses.
Click this link to listen to the full episode – Opioids: More US Deaths from Synthetics Than Prescription Drugs
