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Tag: fentanyl

Posted inSubstance Use

Three quarters of NC overdose deaths involve multiple drugs

by Taylor Knopf June 17, 2021June 17, 2021
Shows a man standing at a podium holding up a photo of a smilling, attractive young woman while he advocates for a stronger Good Samaritan law.
Posted inSubstance Use

After overdose deaths, families ask lawmakers to reduce penalties for calling 911

by Rose Hoban May 12, 2021May 12, 2021
man stands by a podium, gesturing with his hands, speaking to an unseen audience at the opioid summit
Posted inSubstance Use

North Carolina could get $850 million in opioid settlement money. How will the state spend it?

by Taylor Knopf May 11, 2021May 10, 2021
Shows a grey shirt with the words: Harm Reduction Everywhere printed in red. The organizations logo of two syringes crossed is is on the sleeve
Posted inSubstance Use

Behind needle exchange bill, a spat between Asheville site and its new neighbors

by Taylor Knopf April 20, 2021May 5, 2021
man wearing mask sits behind desk with naloxone kits in a line in front of him
Posted inSubstance Use

COVID-19 stressors fuel surge in overdoses of contaminated street drugs

by Liora Engel-Smith February 5, 2021April 12, 2021
A person in a sports cap holding a needle box to be packed away and delivered to needle exchange participants. Dunlap says they meth use never went away in Haywood County.
Posted inRural Health

Even as opioids ravage WNC, mountain folks say meth never went away

by Liora Engel-Smith December 3, 2019December 3, 2019

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