Dr. James Langabeer on Opioid Epidemic Surge

The Center of Disease Control recently reported record breaking numbers in drug overdose deaths across the United States. The state of Texas showing a significant increase as a result of the pandemic and increase use of synthetic drugs such as Fentanyl. Additional examples of synthetic drugs are synthetic phenethylamines, including synthetic cathinones or synthetic hallucinogens.

Vice Chair of Population Health in the Department of Emergency Medicine; Dr. James Langabeer details the ever-growing opioid crisis and preventative measures with Fox 26 Houston. 

Dr. Langabeer currently leads a national clinical trial for opioid use disorder, called the Houston Emergency Opioid Engagement System (HEROES).

 

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