Fentanyl Epidemic & Violent Crime

December 17, 2021 – The synthetic drug fentanyl is wreaking havoc on the state of New Mexico, specifically the city of Albuquerque, becoming the number 1 drug driving crime in the state’s largest city. The Line opinion panel weighs in on what can be done to control the rising number of users, and overdoses. Plus, the mindset parents should take when discussing the relatively new, and highly potent drug.  

Host: Gene Grant 

Line Opinion Panelists: 
Dede Feldman, former state senator 
Laura Sanchez, attorney 
Merritt Allen, Vox Optima Public Relations 

For More Information: 
Feds: Fentanyl is the No.1 Drug Driving Albuquerque Crime – Associated Press 
Fentanyl Use Exploding on Albuquerque Streets – Albuquerque Journal 
Fentanyl: A Game of ‘Russian Roulette’ – Albuquerque Journal