Health Matters: Television for Life

The Opioid Crisis

Season 19 Episode 1903 | 29m 20s

Opioids, including pain killers, heroin, and fentanyl are part of a serious public health epidemic. Health Matters looks at programs to help addicts and their families, and the efforts to prevent the flood of pills from coming into our communities. Panelists include Bill Hyslop, Former U.S. Attorney for E Washington; Lt. Rob Booth, Spokane PD; Chris Greer, RPh.

Aired: 01/20/22 | Rating: NR

Production funding provided by Providence Inland Northwest Washington

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