Reflecting on what is now a nationwide opioid epidemic, it has recently come to light that Santa Barbara’s opioid death rate is almost twice that of the state average. For a closer look at this alarming statistic, KCSB’s Soobin Lee speaks with John Doyel, the Program Manager for the Santa Barbara Department of Behavioral Wellness Alcohol and Drug Program, about opioid abuse and how it’s affected our county.
