Facts and Stigma About Drugs

TUESDAY, APRIL 2
PROGRAM #10330 11:00 AM PT

Extra Edition: Facts and Stigma About Drugs. On the heels of National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, a drug policy expert joins this program to demystify issues related to drug use and addiction among youth. She discusses facts on drug prohibition and the crackdown on drug law violations, the overdose risk, the stigma on medication assisted treatment, and advocates for a health approach to drugs.

Guest: Norma Palacios, Policy Coordinator, Drug Policy Alliance-California Policy Office, Los Angeles, CA.

Tackling the Fentanyl Crisis in New Mexico. In New Mexico, Senator MartinHeinrich is leading efforts to address the opioid epidemic and protect communities from fentanyl, including creating a comprehensive system to remove barriers to accessing medications that help counter opioid use disorder. According to CDC data, drug overdose deaths have jumped from 65,000 in 2020 to 112,000 last year, while New Mexico has the sixth highest rate of drug overdose deaths nationwide.

Tax Season in the Final Stretch. With two weeks to go before the tax filing deadline, an expert offers tips and resources to clear up last-minute questions, including recent tax law changes, why Latinos may see lower refunds, and who qualifies for a Child Tax Credit (CTC).

Guest: Miguel Burgos, Tax Expert, Kennewick, WA.

Florida Abortion Law. The Florida Supreme Court upheld the most restrictive abortion laws in the United States, giving the green light to a ban on abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. In addition, it approved the drafting of a proposed constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights to appear on the ballot in the November elections. What are the most notable details of the amendment’s text?

Guest: Gerardo Guzmán, Program Host/Reporter, Atlanta, GA.

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