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We can't afford the scourge of drug abuse and dependence.
We can't afford the scourge of drug abuse and dependence.
 
Like many communities across our nation, Beaufort County has felt the harmful impacts of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs that have resulted in numerous overdoses and unfortunately, overdose deaths.
Published: Saturday, September 20th, 2025 @ 8:54 pm By: ENC NOW
Like many communities across our nation, Beaufort County has felt the harmful impacts of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs that have resulted in numerous overdoses and unfortunately, overdose deaths.
 
Legendary comedian Dana Carvey announced on Thursday that his oldest son Dex had died of an accidental drug overdose. Dex was 32 years old.
Legendary comedian Dana Carvey announced on Thursday that his oldest son Dex had died of an accidental drug overdose. Dex was 32 years old.
 
The school district serving the growing population of Colony Ridge, a sprawling development north of Houston that has become a magnet for illegal aliens, is facing a sudden surge in drug overdoses.
The school district serving the growing population of Colony Ridge, a sprawling development north of Houston that has become a magnet for illegal aliens, is facing a sudden surge in drug overdoses.
 
New York City hit a grim milestone last year, logging a record number of drug overdose deaths.
Published: Thursday, October 5th, 2023 @ 12:48 pm By: Daily Wire
New York City hit a grim milestone last year, logging a record number of drug overdose deaths.
 
America is in freefall. Cities are crumbling, with open drug abuse and homeless everywhere, overdose deaths are soaring, there’s a mental health epidemic, and then there are the crises, oh the crises: the border, the federal debt, lack of affordable housing, flat-out unaffordable health care.
Published: Thursday, June 1st, 2023 @ 1:02 am By: Daily Wire
America is in freefall. Cities are crumbling, with open drug abuse and homeless everywhere, overdose deaths are soaring, there’s a mental health epidemic, and then there are the crises, oh the crises: the border, the federal debt, lack of affordable housing, flat-out unaffordable health care.
 
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first over-the-counter Narcan nasal spray to reduce drug overdose deaths driven by illicit opioids amid an ongoing epidemic largely fueled by the southern border crisis.
Published: Sunday, April 16th, 2023 @ 2:50 pm By: Daily Wire
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first over-the-counter Narcan nasal spray to reduce drug overdose deaths driven by illicit opioids amid an ongoing epidemic largely fueled by the southern border crisis.
 
While methamphetamine has been a problem in the United States for a long time, there is a rising concern about fentanyl use and fatal overdoses. However, the two drugs combined are adding another layer to the crisis.
While methamphetamine has been a problem in the United States for a long time, there is a rising concern about fentanyl use and fatal overdoses. However, the two drugs combined are adding another layer to the crisis.
 
Drug-overdose deaths nearly quadrupled among N.C. teens during the pandemic.
Published: Monday, June 6th, 2022 @ 9:56 am By: Carolina Journal
Drug-overdose deaths nearly quadrupled among N.C. teens during the pandemic.
 
Four men have been arrested on drug charges in connection to the overdose death of actor Michael K. Williams, best known for his role on “The Wire.”
Published: Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022 @ 8:49 am By: Daily Wire
Four men have been arrested on drug charges in connection to the overdose death of actor Michael K. Williams, best known for his role on “The Wire.”
 
In 2021, North Carolina experienced nearly 4,000 overdose deaths– a 26% increase in drug overdose deaths from 2020, and with Biden’s open-border policies, “ fentanyl is everywhere.”
In 2021, North Carolina experienced nearly 4,000 overdose deaths– a 26% increase in drug overdose deaths from 2020, and with Biden’s open-border policies, “ fentanyl is everywhere.”
 
As the U.S. reckons with record-breaking drug overdose deaths during the COVID-19 epidemic, Michael R. Bloomberg today announced that Bloomberg Philanthropies is making an investment to help combat the overdose crisis.
As the U.S. reckons with record-breaking drug overdose deaths during the COVID-19 epidemic, Michael R. Bloomberg today announced that Bloomberg Philanthropies is making an investment to help combat the overdose crisis.
 
The number of overdose deaths across the United States skyrocketed by nearly 30% last year
Published: Friday, August 6th, 2021 @ 8:12 am By: Daily Wire
The number of overdose deaths across the United States skyrocketed by nearly 30% last year
 
Former University of Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan, has passed away at 37, according to Brennan’s father, Terry.
Published: Thursday, May 13th, 2021 @ 11:35 am By: Daily Wire
Former University of Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan, has passed away at 37, according to Brennan’s father, Terry.
 
Data released by the CDC late last year shows a significant increase in deaths related to drug overdoses in 2020, resulting in “the highest number of overdose deaths ever recorded in a 12-month period.”
Published: Monday, February 22nd, 2021 @ 12:30 am By: Daily Wire
Data released by the CDC late last year shows a significant increase in deaths related to drug overdoses in 2020, resulting in “the highest number of overdose deaths ever recorded in a 12-month period.”
 
Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the final data on drug overdose deaths for 2019 in the United States.
Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the final data on drug overdose deaths for 2019 in the United States.
 
Today, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) announced $15.9 million in discretionary funding for its High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program
Today, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) announced $15.9 million in discretionary funding for its High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program
 
After news broke that a police report named him in an alleged crystal meth-involved drug overdose call, former Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate and current CNN contributor Andrew Gillum responded Friday morning to the allegations.
Published: Sunday, March 15th, 2020 @ 7:19 am By: Daily Wire
After news broke that a police report named him in an alleged crystal meth-involved drug overdose call, former Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate and current CNN contributor Andrew Gillum responded Friday morning to the allegations.
 
Today, White House officials issued the following statements after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released official 2018 mortality statistics that showed drug overdose deaths declined for the first time in 29 years.
Today, White House officials issued the following statements after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released official 2018 mortality statistics that showed drug overdose deaths declined for the first time in 29 years.
 
The North Carolina Payers Council, a group of public and private health care payers formed as part of Governor Roy Cooper's 2017 North Carolina Opioid Action Plan to identify, align and implement policies to combat the opioid crisis, today released a report that identifies a five-pronged approach to
The North Carolina Payers Council, a group of public and private health care payers formed as part of Governor Roy Cooper's 2017 North Carolina Opioid Action Plan to identify, align and implement policies to combat the opioid crisis, today released a report that identifies a five-pronged approach to
 
Governor Cooper today announced $1.5 million in grant awards to 12 community partners to implement projects that combat the opioid crisis by advancing the goals of the NC Opioid Action Plan
Governor Cooper today announced $1.5 million in grant awards to 12 community partners to implement projects that combat the opioid crisis by advancing the goals of the NC Opioid Action Plan
 
Emergency department visits for opioid overdose in North Carolina have risen sharply, with preliminary data for 2017 indicating more than 5,700 visits, a nearly 40 percent increase in opioid overdose ED visits compared to 2016
Emergency department visits for opioid overdose in North Carolina have risen sharply, with preliminary data for 2017 indicating more than 5,700 visits, a nearly 40 percent increase in opioid overdose ED visits compared to 2016
 
Governor Pat McCrory proclaimed August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day in North Carolina calling on citizens to be aware of the dangers of drug overdose and the efforts underway across the state that address substance use.
Governor Pat McCrory proclaimed August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day in North Carolina calling on citizens to be aware of the dangers of drug overdose and the efforts underway across the state that address substance use.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health's Injury and Violence Prevention Branch has received $939,000 in funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to prevent overdose deaths related to prescription opioids.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Public Health's Injury and Violence Prevention Branch has received $939,000 in funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to prevent overdose deaths related to prescription opioids.
 
A proposed Good Samaritan law - that would give someone who calls 911 for help for someone who had overdosed on drugs limited immunity from prosecution - cleared the Senate on Tuesday. It now goes to the House.
A proposed Good Samaritan law - that would give someone who calls 911 for help for someone who had overdosed on drugs limited immunity from prosecution - cleared the Senate on Tuesday. It now goes to the House.
 
A person who calls 911 for help for someone who has overdosed on drugs would receive limited immunity from prosecution under a Good Samaritan Law that passed a Senate committee Thursday.
A person who calls 911 for help for someone who has overdosed on drugs would receive limited immunity from prosecution under a Good Samaritan Law that passed a Senate committee Thursday.
 

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