EPISODE · Jul 25, 2023 · 15 MIN
People Unknowingly Taking Fentanyl Risk Complications With Prescribed Meds, Addiction, Possibly Death
from Texas Tech Health Check · host Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Send us Fan MailSynthetic opioids like fentanyl, are oftentimes mixed with other illicit drugs, such as cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin and marijuana, leaving many users unaware they were taking fentanyl. What does this mean for someone who is mentally ill or is taking other prescription medications? Our guest for this episode is Poorvanshi Alag, M.D., assistant professor in the School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and an addiction psychiatrist. She explains the problems that could arise from someone unknowingly taking fentanyl and also why even though marijuana is legal for recreational use in some states, patients should still talk to their doctor before indulging. This is our last episode for the 2022-2023 season. We will return Aug. 22, 2023.
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Send us Fan Mail Synthetic opioids like fentanyl, are oftentimes mixed with other illicit drugs, such as cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin and marijuana, leaving many users unaware they were taking fentanyl. What does this mean for someone who is mentally ill or is taking other prescription medications? Our guest for this episode is Poorvanshi Alag, M.D., assistant professor in the School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and an addiction psychiatrist. She explains the problems that coul...
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People Unknowingly Taking Fentanyl Risk Complications With Prescribed Meds, Addiction, Possibly Death
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