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Fentanyl: Separating The Myths From The Real Dangers

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Rick Bowmer
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Associated Press
We're talking about the science of fentanyl and its effects on the body.

The synthetic opioid fentanyl is causing deadly overdoses to spike across the country. But while concerns have been raised about accidental exposure, it is incredibly unlikely that chance contact with the substance through skin or inhalation can be toxic. We're talking about the science behind fentanyl and how it acts on the body, plus which dangers are real and which are overblown.

We're joined by Chris Bell, director of emergency preparedness, response, and injury prevention at the Vermont Department of Health.

And by Dr. Eike Blohm, an emergency medicine physician and a medical toxicologist at the University of Vermont Medical Center.

Broadcast live on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

Jane Lindholm is the host, executive producer and creator of But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids. In addition to her work on our international kids show, she produces special projects for Vermont Public. Until March 2021, she was host and editor of the award-winning Vermont Public program Vermont Edition.
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