Title

Metro Center Outlook - Opioid Epidemic in Central Florida

Date Aired

4-23-2017

Description

Heroin usage is on the rise, reaching its highest levels since the 1970s. Orange county narcotic agents reported a 150% spike in heroin overdoses from 2016 to 2017. What is law enforcement doing to combat this epidemic and what is being done to education the public over the dangers of drug abuse? We sit down with Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings and Carol Burkett.

Series Title

Metro Center Outlook

Episode Title

Metro Center Outlook - Opioid Epidemic in Central Florida

Season Number

Season 2017

Episode Number

17006

Duration

24:24

Contributing Organization

WUCF

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