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Podcast: ACSH Science Dispatch
Episode: Does Fentanyl Penetrate Skin? 'Fat Acceptance' Is Dangerous
Description: Recent news reports have spurred concern that just touching fentanyl can be dangerous. Let's take a look at the chemistry behind this claim. Comedian Bill Maher recently attacked the fat-acceptance movement as a danger to public health, sparking ferocious criticism on social media. Sadly, few people recognized the most important point about Maher's commentary: he was right.
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Join ACSH directors of bio-sciences and chemistry Cameron English and ย Dr. Josh Bloom as they break down these stories on episode 18 of the ย Science Dispatch podcast:
Does Fentanyl Penetrate Skin? A Long Overdue Dreaded Chemistry Le...