

Why U.S. overdose deaths are dropping
Dec 6, 2024
Keith Humphreys, a Stanford psychiatry professor focused on addiction, joins Shrita Walden, the executive director of the Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition. They discuss the unprecedented 15% drop in U.S. overdose deaths, citing improved access to treatment and education. The conversation highlights the importance of localized strategies to address disparities, especially in marginalized communities. They also delve into the shifting drug landscape and the need for sustained harm reduction efforts to address the ongoing opioid crisis.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Disparities in Overdose Death Rates
02:41 • 9min
Understanding the Decline in Overdose Deaths and Community Responses
11:16 • 3min
Harm Reduction and Inequality in Kentucky
14:33 • 12min
The Changing Drug Landscape
26:31 • 4min
Decline in Overdose Deaths: A Shift Towards Prevention
30:10 • 3min
Navigating Youth Substance Use and Opioid Trends
32:42 • 15min