Empowering Teenagers: A New Frontier In the Battle Against the Opioid Crisis
Neha Skandan |
TEDxLehighRiver
• March 2020
After a two-decade long battle against the opioid crisis, it is time for society to consider tapping the potential of previously unused resources. In her talk, high school junior Neha Skandan emphasizes the power of teenagers to help friends and family members struggling with opioid use disorders through the importance of reshaping conversation. Neha has met with physicians, community outreach program leaders, and other experts dedicated to combating the opioid crisis. She has written articles in both English and Spanish to raise awareness and empower teenagers to join the fight against the opioid epidemic.