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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.
 
North Carolina is set to receive part of a $3.1 billion settlement from Walmart regarding its involvement in the nationwide opioid crisis.
North Carolina is set to receive part of a $3.1 billion settlement from Walmart regarding its involvement in the nationwide opioid crisis.
 
Twenty-three local health departments in North Carolina will receive a share of a $2.1 million award annually for up to three years to implement high-impact, community-level strategies to address the opioid crisis.
Twenty-three local health departments in North Carolina will receive a share of a $2.1 million award annually for up to three years to implement high-impact, community-level strategies to address the opioid crisis.
 
Today, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Director Jim Carroll announced $4.5 million in grants to help local programs counter the effects of the opioid crisis in their communities.
Today, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Director Jim Carroll announced $4.5 million in grants to help local programs counter the effects of the opioid crisis in their communities.
 
She thanked members of Congress for their work, stressed the importance of continuing to fight hard
Published: Friday, October 25th, 2019 @ 1:07 pm By: LifeZette
She thanked members of Congress for their work, stressed the importance of continuing to fight hard
 
President Donald J. Trump has mobilized Federal resources to combat the opioid crisis that has devastated so many of our communities.
President Donald J. Trump has mobilized Federal resources to combat the opioid crisis that has devastated so many of our communities.
 
In a series of events and releases this week, Governor Cooper will encourage North Carolinians to continue to work together to combat the opioid crisis and update the state on progress made since he launched the Opioid Action Plan in 2017.
In a series of events and releases this week, Governor Cooper will encourage North Carolinians to continue to work together to combat the opioid crisis and update the state on progress made since he launched the Opioid Action Plan in 2017.
 
To boost North Carolina’s response to the opioid crisis, R.J. Blackley Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Butner recently became certified as an opioid treatment program for people with opioid use disorder.
Published: Sunday, May 19th, 2019 @ 9:50 pm By: Stan Deatherage
To boost North Carolina’s response to the opioid crisis, R.J. Blackley Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Butner recently became certified as an opioid treatment program for people with opioid use disorder.
 
"The experts said getting more than 20% of the vote in a 17 person race was nearly impossible. Tonight's victory is the next step in the process of my desire to be their voice in Washington D.C."
"The experts said getting more than 20% of the vote in a 17 person race was nearly impossible. Tonight's victory is the next step in the process of my desire to be their voice in Washington D.C."
 
FIGHTING THE OPIOID CRISIS: President Donald J. Trump’s effort to combat the opioid crisis is making progress and he remains committed to ensuring we end this crisis next door.
Published: Friday, May 3rd, 2019 @ 9:19 am By: Stan Deatherage
FIGHTING THE OPIOID CRISIS: President Donald J. Trump’s effort to combat the opioid crisis is making progress and he remains committed to ensuring we end this crisis next door.
 
Today, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Jim Carroll released the Administration's Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 National Drug Control Budget, which requests a record $34.6 billion for counter-drug efforts.
Today, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Jim Carroll released the Administration's Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 National Drug Control Budget, which requests a record $34.6 billion for counter-drug efforts.
 
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina is strengthening its fight against the opioid epidemic by expanding the number of pharmacies participating in the Controlled Substance Reporting System
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina is strengthening its fight against the opioid epidemic by expanding the number of pharmacies participating in the Controlled Substance Reporting System
 
Twenty-two local health departments in North Carolina will receive a share of $1.8 million to implement high-impact, community-level strategies to address the opioid crisis based on the NC Opioid Action Plan
Twenty-two local health departments in North Carolina will receive a share of $1.8 million to implement high-impact, community-level strategies to address the opioid crisis based on the NC Opioid Action Plan
 
I'd like to begin today's remarks by providing an update on the suspicious packages and devices mailed to current and former high-ranking government officials.
I'd like to begin today's remarks by providing an update on the suspicious packages and devices mailed to current and former high-ranking government officials.
 
Today, President Trump signed into law historic legislation - the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - to strengthen our efforts to combat the opioid crisis.
Today, President Trump signed into law historic legislation - the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - to strengthen our efforts to combat the opioid crisis.
 
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) voted in favor of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, bipartisan legislation to combat the national opioid crisis
Published: Saturday, October 6th, 2018 @ 1:36 am By: Thom Tillis
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) voted in favor of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, bipartisan legislation to combat the national opioid crisis
 
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 Roy Cooper has issued Executive Order No. 48, paving the way for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to immediately apply for $25 million in federal funding to combat the opioid epidemic in North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper has issued Executive Order No. 48, paving the way for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to immediately apply for $25 million in federal funding to combat the opioid epidemic in North Carolina
 
Today, on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, we remember those we have lost to the drug abuse epidemic, lift up and pray for those struggling with addiction, and reaffirm our steadfast resolve.
Today, on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, we remember those we have lost to the drug abuse epidemic, lift up and pray for those struggling with addiction, and reaffirm our steadfast resolve.
 
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
 
A data dashboard developed by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services shows the state is beginning to see success in its efforts to combat the opioid crisis
A data dashboard developed by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services shows the state is beginning to see success in its efforts to combat the opioid crisis
 
Across North Carolina, 5,717 individuals--nearly four times the first-year goal--have benefited since May 2017 from a federal grant aimed at helping battle an opioid crisis that is killing nearly four people a day in this state, Governor Roy Cooper reported today
Across North Carolina, 5,717 individuals--nearly four times the first-year goal--have benefited since May 2017 from a federal grant aimed at helping battle an opioid crisis that is killing nearly four people a day in this state, Governor Roy Cooper reported today
 
It's time to get aggressive in the fight against opioid addiction, said U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions during a Raleigh presentation on the nationwide opioid crisis
It's time to get aggressive in the fight against opioid addiction, said U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions during a Raleigh presentation on the nationwide opioid crisis
 
Defeating this epidemic will require the commitment of every State, local, and Federal agency.
Defeating this epidemic will require the commitment of every State, local, and Federal agency.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released a request for applications for community projects to combat the opioid crisis by advancing the goals of the NC Opioid Action Plan
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released a request for applications for community projects to combat the opioid crisis by advancing the goals of the NC Opioid Action Plan
 
As Tuesday marks the expiration of the President’s public health emergency to combat the opioid crisis, Governor Roy Cooper urged Congress to take action on the recommendations of the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis
As Tuesday marks the expiration of the President’s public health emergency to combat the opioid crisis, Governor Roy Cooper urged Congress to take action on the recommendations of the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis
 
Today, the Office of National Drug Control Policy released the Trump Administration's reaction to the Final Report of the President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis and a summary of major actions taken by the Administration this year.
Today, the Office of National Drug Control Policy released the Trump Administration's reaction to the Final Report of the President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis and a summary of major actions taken by the Administration this year.
 
Opioid addiction can be fatal, but government policies would probably make a bad situation worse, many experts say
Opioid addiction can be fatal, but government policies would probably make a bad situation worse, many experts say
 
Together, we will face this challenge as a national family with conviction, with unity, and with a commitment to love and support our neighbors in times of dire need. Working together, we will defeat this opioid epidemic. - President Donald J. Trump
Together, we will face this challenge as a national family with conviction, with unity, and with a commitment to love and support our neighbors in times of dire need. Working together, we will defeat this opioid epidemic. - President Donald J. Trump
 
The opioid crisis has touched one in three North Carolinians, a recently released Elon University poll says
The opioid crisis has touched one in three North Carolinians, a recently released Elon University poll says
 
Governor Roy Cooper, a member of the President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis, shared the following comment after the Commission voted unanimously to submit their final report to the President
Governor Roy Cooper, a member of the President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis, shared the following comment after the Commission voted unanimously to submit their final report to the President
 
Hundreds of thousands of Americans have lost their lives to drug abuse, and it will only get worse unless action is taken
Hundreds of thousands of Americans have lost their lives to drug abuse, and it will only get worse unless action is taken
 
Governor Cooper voted today to send the Draft Interim Report of the Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis to President Trump
Governor Cooper voted today to send the Draft Interim Report of the Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis to President Trump
 
As a member of the President’s Commission on Combatting Drug Addiction and Opioid Crisis, Governor Cooper today submitted comprehensive recommendations for the Commission’s preliminary report and encouraged a coordinated approach in tackling the opioid crisis
As a member of the President’s Commission on Combatting Drug Addiction and Opioid Crisis, Governor Cooper today submitted comprehensive recommendations for the Commission’s preliminary report and encouraged a coordinated approach in tackling the opioid crisis
 
Governor Roy Cooper today signed House Bill 243, the STOP Act, into law in a ceremony at the North Carolina State Capitol
Governor Roy Cooper today signed House Bill 243, the STOP Act, into law in a ceremony at the North Carolina State Capitol
 
At the first meeting of the President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis, Governor Roy Cooper urged common sense strategies for the federal government to help combat the opioid crisis
At the first meeting of the President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis, Governor Roy Cooper urged common sense strategies for the federal government to help combat the opioid crisis
 
North Carolina is a recipient of more than $31 million to address the opioid crisis through the 21st Century Cures Act, State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants
North Carolina is a recipient of more than $31 million to address the opioid crisis through the 21st Century Cures Act, State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants
 
New data released today shows the sobering local impact of the opioid crisis on North Carolina families
New data released today shows the sobering local impact of the opioid crisis on North Carolina families
 
Governor Roy Cooper today met with leading professionals from law enforcement, substance abuse treatment and health care about the best ways to fight the opioid crisis in North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper today met with leading professionals from law enforcement, substance abuse treatment and health care about the best ways to fight the opioid crisis in North Carolina
 
DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen, MD, is calling on thousands of clinicians across North Carolina to join the fight against opioid addiction in North Carolina, a crisis that has seen more than 13,000 North Carolinians die unnecessarily from unintentional overdoses since 1999
DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen, MD, is calling on thousands of clinicians across North Carolina to join the fight against opioid addiction in North Carolina, a crisis that has seen more than 13,000 North Carolinians die unnecessarily from unintentional overdoses since 1999
 

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