The Fight Isn't Over: Mississippi's Attorney General on Opioids, Fentanyl, and What's Still at Stake
About this episode
The episode discusses Mississippi's legal battle against opioid manufacturers and the ongoing threats posed by opioids and fentanyl.
When faced with a large crisis, taking the first step can feel daunting, especially when the companies involved hold significant money and power. That was the reality at the start of the opioid epidemic. Mississippi was one of the first states in the nation to take on opioid manufacturers in court. Now, the state’s attorney general joins us to talk about that fight, and the evolving threats still facing communities across the country. On this episode of Grieving Out Loud, we sit down with Att...
People in this episode
Guest: Mississippi'S Attorney General
Topics covered
- opioid epidemic
- legal action
- public health
- community impact
Keywords
- opioids
- fentanyl
- Mississippi
- legal fight
- public health crisis
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Places: Mississippi
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