Fentanyl and the Rise of Overdoses

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Deputy DAs Jennifer Kaplan and Gabriella DiCaprio join the podcast to talk about the San Diego Deputy DAs Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and the Claudine Ruiz Scholarship that is awarded each year. You can donate to the foundation through our website at https://sdddaa.net/the-claudine-ruiz-scholarship/

Deputy District Attorney James Fontaine, the Chief of the Major Narcotics Division of the San Diego DA's Office, joins the podcast to discuss the opioid epidemic and the dramatic rise in fentanyl overdoses. We talk about ways to educate the community about this dangerous trend. DA Summer Stephan recently held a "Day of Action" to bring awareness to this issue, where resources, services and free Narcan was provided.

Each episode we look at the laws on the books. 3 are real, 1 is fake. Can you guess which one is the fake?

A. In Washington DC, it’s illegal to surf while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

B. In Idaho, it’s illegal to be present where illegal drugs are being manufactured.

C. In South Carolina, it is illegal to lick, kiss, or bite a cane toad, or to engage in the act of toad-smoking.

D. In the City of Bettendorf, Iowa, it is illegal to inhale “jenkem”—the fermented fumes from fecal matter and urine.

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