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SUMMARY:Unraveling the Deadly Grip of Fentanyl on America & the World
DESCRIPTION:The World Affairs Council of Orange County presents: \nUnraveling the Deadly Grip of Fentanyl on America & The World featuring: \nState Senator Tom Umberg \nCalifornia is facing an unprecedented drug crisis both in scale and nature\, requiring timely legislative responses. Fentanyl\, a type of synthetic opioid\, is responsible for over two-thirds of drug-related deaths\, which spiked last year to 21\,000 in California alone. The crisis is especially prevalent in Orange County\, with deaths by fentanyl overdose reported to have gone up by 177%\, and more potent analogs of fentanyl continued to be found. Moreover\, fentanyl is often unknowingly consumed by individuals who believe they are taking other drugs\, meaning that the fatal risk of a fentanyl overdose is not taken into consideration by those accidentally taking them\, resulting in preventable deaths. Fentanyl precursors are largely sourced from abroad\, in places like China and India\, which are then shipped to Mexico\, where most production takes place. Collaboration with these countries to crack down on fentanyl’s production and movement is integral if wish to halt the fentanyl epidemic in the United States. \nTo tackle this urgent crisis\, Senator Tom Umberg proposes several legislative measures: Senate Bill 60\, aimed at preventing drug sales on social media\, a main outlet for illicit drugs for the youth; Senate Bill 250\, expanding the 9-1-1 Good Samaritan Law and providing fentanyl immunity\, encouraging people to report their dealers; Senate Concurrent Resolution 39\, establishing National Fentanyl Awareness Day; and Senate Bill 44\, also known as Alexandra’s Law\, which aims to hold fentanyl sellers accountable for homicide and prevent fentanyl-related deaths through warnings. \nAn In-Person Dinner Event \nDate & Time: \nWednesday\, September 20\, 2023 \n5:30 PM: Reception \n6:30 PM: Main Program & Q&A \nLocation:\nPavilion A\nCSUF Titan Student Union\n800 N. State College Blvd.\nFullerton\, CA 92831 \nTickets:\nEarly Bird Registration!\nRegister by Sept 13 to receive discounted ticket prices.\nDiscounted prices below:\nMembers: $45\nNon-members: $65\nYoung Professionals members: $35\nStudents: Free \nRegister Here! \nThank you to our community partner\, ClearSaves! \nClearSaves is an altruistic nonprofit endeavor fervently committed to engendering positive change within society by championing harm reduction. Through its innovative modus operandi\, ClearSaves aspires to furnish the populace with vital resources that facilitate the safeguarding of human lives from the perilous peripheries of the opioid crisis. \nCheck out the ClearSaves table at our event for resources and information on how you can help. \nThank you to our community partner\, FentanylSolution.org! \nFentanylSolution.org’s mission is to deliver comprehensive education\, powerful advocacy\, and unwavering community support to eradicate fentanyl deaths in the United States. \nCheck out the Fentanyl Solution booth at our event for more information and resources on the fentanyl crisis!
URL:https://fentanylsolution.org/event/unraveling-the-deadly-grip-of-fentanyl-on-america-the-world/
LOCATION:Pavilion A CSUF Titan Student Union\, 800 N. State College Blvd.\, Fullerton\, CA\, 92831\, United States
CATEGORIES:legislators of OC,World Affairs Council of Orange County
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