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Author Archives: Taylor Knopf

Taylor Knopf writes about mental health, including addiction and harm reduction. She lives in Raleigh and previously wrote for The News & Observer. Knopf has a bachelor's degree in sociology with a minor in journalism.

Posted inSubstance Use

Why Are There So Many Opioids and Overdoses in Wilmington?

by Taylor Knopf August 14, 2017April 15, 2021
Shows five people gathered around the back of a van, the hatch is open, showing supplies inside.
Posted inSubstance Use

Mobile Syringe Exchange Serves People Where They Are

by Taylor Knopf August 10, 2017August 10, 2017
shows the home page of the Obamacare online health insurance marketplace
Posted inHealth Insurance

Changes Could Make ACA Signups in Charlotte More Challenging

by Taylor Knopf August 8, 2017August 8, 2017
Posted inSubstance Use

There’s Hope for the Increasing Number of Babies Born Opioid Dependent

by Taylor Knopf July 31, 2017October 4, 2022
shows opioid pills through the bottom of a pill container
Posted inSubstance Use

Four North Carolina Cities Make Top 25 List for Opioid Abuse

by Taylor Knopf July 27, 2017July 27, 2017
talking to a psychiatrist over the web while in the emergency department, telehealth
Posted inRural Health

STePs Toward Shortening ED Wait Times for Mental Health Patients

by Taylor Knopf July 20, 2017July 21, 2017

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