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SUMMARY:Truth or Hysteria: Investigating Cannabis-Fentanyl Myths
DESCRIPTION:As the presence of fentanyl has increased in recent years\, so
  have concerns and reporting about fentanyl contamination of other substa
 nces like cannabis. This webinar will look at toxicological evidence\, ca
 se studies and drug sample data to discuss what we know and don’t know ab
 out cannabis-fentanyl contamination and how to discuss these risks with t
 he public to provide accurate information and avoid spreading misinformat
 ion.\n\nObjectives\n\nDifferentiate between verified cases and unsubstant
 iated claims of fentanyl-laced cannabis by reviewing current toxicologica
 l evidence\, case studies\, and forensic reports.Recognize the limitation
 s and challenges of Law Enforcement presumptive testing in detecting fent
 anyl in complex drug samples\, especially cannabis.Apply evidence-based m
 essaging strategies when discussing suspected fentanyl contamination in c
 annabis with the public\, clients\, or colleagues to promote informed and
  accurate communication.Presented by:\n\nRobert Lawlor\, MS-ADPP\, MS\, B
 SCJ\, Drug Intelligence Officer\, New England HIDTA Connecticut Overdose 
 Response Strategy (ORS)\n\nRobert F. Lawlor Jr. is a nationally recognize
 d expert in policing\, investigations\, addiction\, overdose response\, a
 nd the intersection of public health and public safety. A former police i
 nvestigator and supervisor with the New Haven Police Department\, he now 
 serves as the Drug Intelligence Officer for Connecticut with New England 
 HIDTA. Robert is a frequent speaker at national conferences\, an adjunct 
 prof\n\nhttp://next-to-u.app/events/c58befac-302a-42dd-aa87-5f6eab354c08
URL:http://next-to-u.app/events/c58befac-302a-42dd-aa87-5f6eab354c08
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