NC to use legal settlement money from drug companies to combat opioid epidemic | CBS 17
(WNCN) – As the nation grapples with a surge in deaths due to drug overdoses, the state budget that was recently approved outlines how North Carolina …
Indiana lawmakers considering action to fight worsened drug epidemic – FOX59.com
CDC data shows Indiana saw a 32% spike in overdose deaths during the first year of the pandemic. It’s an issue state lawmakers worked to address …
Onondaga County Health Department reports 14 suspected overdoses within 24 hours | WSTM
RELATED | Record number of drug overdose deaths brings new scrutiny to social media apps. So far, officials say the substances involved in the …
Beshear partnership commits $10 million with goal to reduce overdose deaths | News | wdrb.com
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Gov. Andy Beshear is partnering with Bloomberg Philanthropies with the goal of reducing overdose deaths in Kentucky.
Sheriff says alleged drug dealers could soon face murder charges | WPEC
All three of these deaths involved people who overdosed on fentanyl—a powerful opioid. The Indian River County Sheriff says it’s surprising to see …
Dealers selling drugs tainted with opiates hits upstate NY – Utica Observer Dispatch
Drug sellers are using opiates like fentanyl to stretch or replace expensive … in overdose deaths from counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl.
Alabama sees increase in drug overdose deaths | State | selmasun.com
Alabama saw an increase of 30.3% of drug overdoses, surpassing the national average of 27.7%. Alabama’s Opioid Overdose and Addiction Council, …
Public Health warns of rise in opioid overdose visits to area emergency departments …
In Clark County, fentanyl overdose deaths increased by 200 percent from 2019 to 2020, from 13 to 39 deaths. “Anyone who uses powdered drugs or takes …
Fatal drug overdoses on the rise in Ohio – Morrow County Sentinel
In Ohio, drug overdose deaths are on the rise, though at a slower pace than the national average. There were an estimated 5,585 fatal overdoses in …
US reaches record overdose deaths as holiday season approaches – WTSP.com
The holiday season is supposed to be a time of joy and togetherness but for those struggling with drug addiction, it can be one of the toughest …