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Podcast: High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
Episode: Episode #98 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Senator Melissa Melendez and Juli Shamesh on Tyler's Law - Fentanyl Testing
Description: Tyler's Law, SB 864 is a California Law signed by Governor Newson in September 2022 that would require all hospitals to include fentanyl whenever a urine drug screen is ordered in a hospital setting. Most people who learn about the bill ask, "isn't that already happening?" Surprisingly, no. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that does not show up on routine hospital opiate screens. To detect fentanyl hospitals, need to purchase a specific fentanyl reagent that averages 75 cents a test.
Watch Fox News Story on SB 864
Melissa Melendez was elected to represent California’s 28th Senate District in May 2020
Melissa Melendez re...