A Legal, Political, and Social Perspective from Inside the Fentanyl Epicenter with Andrew Edelberg

"It takes an entire country to protect the country."

But when we're talking about deep and complex geopolitical dynamics, is a united country enough to tackle the illicit drug crisis our nation currently faces?

In this episode, we meet with Andrew Edelberg, Senior Trial Attorney at Aivazoglou & Mikropoulos - located in the Philadelphia area - where he shares his extensive experience in the legal and law enforcement fields. Andew addresses the systemic issues in mental health and substance abuse treatment and the harsh realities in cities like Philadelphia and San Diego. and He also exposes the deep-rooted challenges and corruption faced by governments in combating the drug epidemic, and why it will take a worldwide effort to end the opioid crisis. 

Join us as we discuss: 

• Different points of view around first-time offender programs, with some authorities preferring punitive measures over treatment.
• The challenges in prosecuting drug-related crimes due to trade and political partnerships.
• How the $50 billion opioid settlement is being used, raising concerns about transparency and proper allocation.

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Views expressed in this material are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Rigaku Analytical Devices.

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