Health Talks — Too Hot to Handle: Extreme Heat and Drug-Related Risks
In 2024, substance use — often meth, fentanyl or alcohol use — contributed to 58% of heat-related deaths in Maricopa County, according to the preliminary heat-related deaths report from the Maricopa County Department of Public Health. Extreme heat can amplify the effects of both prescribed and illicit drugs, especially for people without access to adequate […]