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Police say they're being poisoned by fentanyl exposure. But experts say they're just panicking

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Police say they're being poisoned by fentanyl exposure while responding to drug cases. But experts say cops are actually experiencing “panic attacks” that put themselves and the public at risk.

NPR addiction correspondent Brian Mann reports.

This segment aired on May 17, 2023.

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