Fifth & Mission From Grief to Burnout: Voices of the Bay Area Overdose Crisis
Aug 21, 2023
San Francisco's overdose crisis, fueled by fentanyl, is explored through the stories of Bay Area residents. Grieving parents, frontline workers, and affected individuals discuss trauma, accessibility of drugs, and the flawed addiction system. The importance of awareness, safe spaces, and different approaches to recovery are examined, along with the impact of the fentanyl crisis and the dilemma of helping addicted individuals.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Challenges in the Bay Area Overdose Crisis
02:44 • 9min
Two Heartbreaking Stories of Teenage Drug Overdose
12:03 • 3min
Creating Awareness, Safe Spaces, and the Road to Recovery
15:33 • 5min
The Dilemma of Helping Addicted Individuals and the Impact of the Fentanyl Crisis
20:49 • 3min