one reason why, take a look at these two viles. in one, a lethal dose of heroin. in the other, so little you can barely see it is a lethal dose of fentanyl. cheap to make, easy to smuggle, simple to mix into other drugs. fentanyl abuse and deaths are a nationwide problem, some states are especially hard hit. the darkest colors on the map represent the greatest number of deaths per 100,000 with ground zero being appalachian, west virginia. throughout the hour we ll talk about ways of addressing this deadly public health crisis, one is the help line you see there from the federal government, substance abuse and mental health services administration. 1-800-622-help. 1-800-622-help. swoun talk to a resource to draw on perhaps. tonight we ll talk about the government response also senator lindsey graham and public health specialist handling cases up close. but again, just about enk here with me has been affected by the crisis in their own ways and those stories we hope will be at
other drugs. though fentanyl abuse and deaths are a nationwide problem, some states are especially hard hit. the darkest colors on the map represent the greatest number of deaths per 100,000 with graham zero being appalachia, west virginia in particular. i will talk to a medical professional from there as well. throughout the hour we will talking about how we will address this publicly behind you see there from the substance abuse and mental care services administration. 162 health, one 862 health. someone to talk to, a resource to john perhaps. certainly not the only one. we will talk about the government s response and this person, cindy lindsey graham and a health executive. but just about everyone here has been victimized by the crisis in their own ways. those stories we hope will be at the heart of the hour ahead. with me here tonight is aaron rockwell, two years ago, his son died. he was a college freshman. she is here with her son hayden who joins us. also april is w
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The U.S. would sanction China over fentanyl imports, under a new proposal Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to include in annual defense spending legislation. The measure would deem fentanyl trafficking an “international emergency” and empower President Biden to impose economic penalties on China, Mexico and other countries where the synthetic opioid originates, Schumer said Sunday. .