The New F Word - Fentanyl

Explore the dangerous rise of fentanyl in this eye-opening TEDx talk by DEA Special Agent in Charge Eduardo Chavez. Learn about the alarming prevalence of fentanyl in counterfeit pills and its potentially fatal consequences. Discover how opioid addiction often begins with legitimate medical use and escalates to illegal street drugs. Gain insights from Chavez's extensive 21-year career combating drug trafficking, including his undercover work infiltrating Mexican drug organizations. Understand the DEA's efforts to address the fentanyl crisis across North Texas and Oklahoma, and grasp the critical importance of awareness in preventing fentanyl-related overdoses.

The New F Word - Fentanyl | Eduardo Chavez | TEDxTCCD