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North Carolina fights back against youth overdose epidemic
In the wake of the devastating overdose epidemic in North Carolina, the state's Department of Health and Human Services is stepping up to aid …
NC Families, Advocates Demand Expansion of Good Samaritan Laws
As North Carolina faces an increasing number of overdose-related deaths, there are new calls urging the state to update and expand its Good Samaritan …
2021 North Carolina Overdose Deaths Highest on Record
More than 4,000 people in North Carolina died of overdoses in 2021, the highest number of overdose deaths in a single year on record in the state…
Condados de CN planean el mejor uso del dinero de los opiáceos
El condado de McDowell está programado para recibir aproximadamente 200 mil dólares al año durante los próximos 18 años de un…
NC Counties Plan for Best Use of Opioid Money
McDowell County is slated to receive roughly $200,000 a year over the next 18 years from a massive national opioid settlement. Community leaders say …
2021 Saw Record Number of NC Overdose Deaths
Advocates and faith groups are calling for more investments in harm reduction across the state, as new provisional data shows overdose deaths have …
NC Faith Groups Say Opioid Settlement Money Should Go Toward Community Resources
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Faith leaders and support groups across the state are calling on lawmakers to commit to spending the approximately $750 million …
NC Center Expands Smoking-Cessation Program for Behavioral-Health Patients
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Smoking is prevalent among people with substance-use disorders, but tobacco-prevention efforts often overlook this population…
Two Epidemics: Rural NC Fights Substance Abuse, COVID-19
MARION, N.C. -- Rural North Carolina is battling two health epidemics - substance abuse and COVID-19 - as treatment centers navigate shutdowns and …
NC Expands Treatment for Opioid-Use Disorder in Jails
RALEIGH, N.C. -- North Carolina is spearheading an effort to make medication assisted treatment available to people in jail or prison who are in …
NC Clergy Poll: More Than 70% Say Opioid Crisis Has Affected Congregation
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina's clergy are gathering in cities across the state to talk about the opioid crisis. A recent survey found more …
Opioid Epidemic Declared Public Health Crisis: Is NC Ground Zero?
WILMINGTON, N.C. – The opioid crisis plaguing states such as North Carolina is officially declared a public health emergency. That announcement …