Opiod overdoses reaching epidemic levels in US

The video explores the drug crisis in New York, focusing on the work of outreach workers and the Washington Heights Corner Project. It highlights the challenges of addiction, the controversial harm reduction strategies, and the use of Narcan to save lives. The video also discusses the racial and community impacts of the crisis, efforts to provide clean syringes, and personal stories of addiction. The alarming statistics of overdose deaths emphasize the urgency of the situation.

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