Episode 240: The Fenty Fainties

Zach Siegel, a freelance journalist specializing in drug policy and public health, joins to unravel the complexities surrounding fentanyl. He discusses the misleading viral police videos claiming instant overdoses and how they misrepresent true overdose symptoms. The conversation also explores the dual nature of fentanyl as both a medical marvel and a dangerous street drug. Zach dives into the implications of the Iron Law of Prohibition, the emergence of risky mixing with other substances, and the current overdose crisis, emphasizing the urgent need for harm reduction.