The opioid epidemic in Central Florida
11/15/2019 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
NewsNight discusses new figures on the scale of the opioid epidemic in Central Florida.
This week, NewsNight examines the opioid crisis in Central Florida. New figures show the region is in the grip of a fentanyl epidemic, but prescription opioid abuse remains a major issue. The panel also discusses Orlando’s decision to join other local governments in suing pharmaceutical companies. Plus, how legislators are tackling opioids, from pill-mill laws to criminal justice reform.
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The opioid epidemic in Central Florida
11/15/2019 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
This week, NewsNight examines the opioid crisis in Central Florida. New figures show the region is in the grip of a fentanyl epidemic, but prescription opioid abuse remains a major issue. The panel also discusses Orlando’s decision to join other local governments in suing pharmaceutical companies. Plus, how legislators are tackling opioids, from pill-mill laws to criminal justice reform.
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