Law and Society: Opiates Fentanyl Amnesty and Issue 1 - Part 1

n this episode of Law and Society, Andrew discusses the background and statistics behind opiates and fentanyl, amnesty and Issue 1; answering questions such as:

  • Why is fentanyl replacing heroin as the drug of choice?

  • What are the extra dangers associated with fentanyl?

  • What criminal penalties are associated with using opiates?

  • Can I be charged if I sell drugs to someone who overdoses?

  • Do I have complete amnesty if I call to report an overdose?

  • What are exceptions to amnesty when reporting an overdose?

Listen to Part 2 here.