Health Talks — Too Hot to Handle: Extreme Heat and Drug-Related Risks
Event description
- Free
- Health and wellness
- Professional and career development
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 air conditioning or stable housing.
Join health experts for an illuminating webinar exploring how high temps interact with substance use to increase risk of death, how certain populations are more vulnerable, and what can be done to prevent harm as our region grows hotter.
ASU’s College of Health Solutions offers its Health Talks speaker series to inspire collaboration and conversation on important topics in health. Each webinar is offered at no charge and approved for one continuing education credit.
Speakers
Dr. Pope Moseley
Research professor
ASU College of Health Solutions
Raminta Daniulaityte
Associate professor
ASU College of Health Solutions
Dr. David Sklar, moderator
Professor
ASU College of Health Solutions