Why Fentanyl Testing Strips Are Still Illegal In Houston
Episode description
Synthetic fentanyl related deaths in Houston are at crisis level, but politicians still haven’t legalized fentanyl testing strips even after public support from Governor Greg Abbott. Why is that? Cate Graziani of the Texas Harm Reduction Alliance joins City Cast Houston host Raheel Ramzanali to break down why bills are stalling out in Austin regarding these easy lifesaving strips and why other harm reduction methods aren’t being implemented state wide.
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