Over 300 People Die Every Day From Overdoses… Here’s Why

In episode 52 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Ahmad Hussain, founder and CEO of DEFENT, breaks down the harsh reality of the fentanyl epidemic and the truth behind the rising death toll. He shares what drives his mission to create an all-in-one fentanyl detection device and why urgent action is needed to address this national crisis.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge stigma and bring awareness to mental health and addiction.

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Chapters |

00:00 Welcome & Guest Introduction

01:00 What is Defend? The All-in-One Solution

03:00 Challenges with Traditional Fentanyl Test Strips

05:00 Harm Reduction and Its Stigma

09:00 Who Needs Harm Reduction? Breaking Stereotypes

13:00 Personal Motivation: The Opioid Crisis

17:00 Rising Fentanyl Deaths and Underlying Causes

21:00 Why Fentanyl Is Everywhere: Economics & Supply Chains

25:00 Strategy: Disrupting Drug Supply from the Bottom Up

29:00 Limitations of Testing for Chronic Users

33:00 Public Funding and Making Testing Accessible

35:00 Addiction, Mental Health & Social Stigma

39:00 Early Education and Honest Communication

43:00 Myths About Fentanyl Risk and Consumer Attitudes

46:00 Community Reporting and Real-Life Impact

49:00 How the Device Works: All-in-One Explained

53:00 Barriers to Adoption & Market Challenges

57:00 Schools, Narcan, and Preventative Measures

01:00:00 Xylazine, Nitazines, and Changing Drug Risks

01:03:00 The Future of Harm Reduction

01:07:00 Key Takeaways: Test Your Substances

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