Article Out Loud – The Current State of the Opioid Crisis & Other Emerging Threats

This is an article by John Johnson, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, January 22, 2025. Opioid deaths have surged dramatically since the pandemic. Manufacturers exploit legal loopholes and use precursor chemicals that often evade detection and regulation. Learn about new and growing threats that present challenges to public safety and demand innovative solutions and a proactive approach. Now to the featured article.