Matt Bair and Ryan Hedrick continue their conversation about the fentanyl crisis. They explain how dealers lace drugs and how users use social media to communicate with dealers, often using emojis to hide their actions from loved ones and police.
This episode builds on our ongoing series about fentanyl, which has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives in recent years. Two women from a treatment center in Indianapolis share their stories of fentanyl overdose.
Timestamps and Key Discussions:
4:02 - 12:45: Insights from women at Harbor Light, their shocking comments on fentanyl, and our reactions.
13:01 - 13:56: Ryan recalls a story where a crack dealer explained the need for coded language in user-dealer communication.
14:26 - 18:49: Discussion on common emojis used by dealers and users to communicate about drugs.
18:54 - 20:11: Some dealers use fake test strip photos to claim their drugs are fentanyl-free. Why this happens.
20:14 - 24:15: Narcan as a short-term solution and the difference between recovery and Narcan’s impact. Ryan explains why people in recovery don't consider Narcan as part of recovery.
25:20 - 28:00: Closing thoughts.
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