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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.
 
Today, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03), Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) and the FRA joined forces to reintroduce the bipartisan Veteran Heroin Overdose Prevention Act
Published: Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024 @ 6:54 am By: ENC NOW
Today, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03), Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) and the FRA joined forces to reintroduce the bipartisan Veteran Heroin Overdose Prevention Act
 
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.
 
Governor Roy Cooper declared today Overdose Awareness Day in North Carolina. Overdose Awareness Day is about remembering those whose lives have been lost to overdose, honoring family and community grief, and renewing our commitment to ending the overdose crisis in North Carolina.
Published: Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 @ 1:32 pm By: ENC NOW
Governor Roy Cooper declared today Overdose Awareness Day in North Carolina. Overdose Awareness Day is about remembering those whose lives have been lost to overdose, honoring family and community grief, and renewing our commitment to ending the overdose crisis in North Carolina.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, Aug. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss substance use, overdose prevention and how we can support teens and young adults in North Carolina.
Published: Wednesday, August 9th, 2023 @ 2:04 am By: ENC NOW
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, Aug. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss substance use, overdose prevention and how we can support teens and young adults in North Carolina.
 
The city is breaking records for fatal overdoses.
Published: Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 @ 11:06 pm 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.
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.
 
Overdose deaths in North Carolina have increased by 72% since 2019, with a 40% jump in 2020 during the first year of the pandemic.
Overdose deaths in North Carolina have increased by 72% since 2019, with a 40% jump in 2020 during the first year of the pandemic.
 
President Joe Biden laughed off an errant attempt Wednesday to blame him for the 2020 fentanyl overdose deaths of two Michigan brothers.
Published: Saturday, March 11th, 2023 @ 10:58 am By: Daily Wire
President Joe Biden laughed off an errant attempt Wednesday to blame him for the 2020 fentanyl overdose deaths of two Michigan brothers.
 
NCDHHS Continues Fight Against Overdose Epidemic
Published: Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 @ 3:18 pm By: ENC NOW
NCDHHS Continues Fight Against Overdose Epidemic
 
Los Angeles Unified School District students can soon carry Narcan nasal spray at school in case of an opioid overdose, officials announced.
Published: Sunday, February 12th, 2023 @ 10:41 am By: Daily Wire
Los Angeles Unified School District students can soon carry Narcan nasal spray at school in case of an opioid overdose, officials announced.
 
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announced that she will not seek re-election to Democratic leadership in the new Congress. This can only mean that the 82 year old is one step closer to retirement.
Published: Friday, December 16th, 2022 @ 2:55 am By: Daily Wire
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announced that she will not seek re-election to Democratic leadership in the new Congress. This can only mean that the 82 year old is one step closer to retirement.
 
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.
 
The mother of George Floyd’s daughter plans to sue Ye West for $250 million following the rap and fashion mogul’s alleged claim that Floyd’s death in 2020 was caused by a fentanyl overdose, her lawyers announced Tuesday.
Published: Monday, October 24th, 2022 @ 1:05 pm By: Daily Wire
The mother of George Floyd’s daughter plans to sue Ye West for $250 million following the rap and fashion mogul’s alleged claim that Floyd’s death in 2020 was caused by a fentanyl overdose, her lawyers announced Tuesday.
 
Fentanyl-related overdose deaths are hitting California hard, but more rural areas are now seeing the impact of the deadly drug, not just heavily populated urban regions.
Fentanyl-related overdose deaths are hitting California hard, but more rural areas are now seeing the impact of the deadly drug, not just heavily populated urban regions.
 
The overdose epidemic has taken a heartbreaking toll on our Nation, claiming the lives of far too many Americans and devastating families and communities across the country.
Published: Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 @ 4:06 am By: ENC NOW
The overdose epidemic has taken a heartbreaking toll on our Nation, claiming the lives of far too many Americans and devastating families and communities across the country.
 
"I tell people all the time; my child is gone. This is about saving yours," said Patricia Dewes, who lost her only child to a fentanyl overdose in 2019.
"I tell people all the time; my child is gone. This is about saving yours," said Patricia Dewes, who lost her only child to a fentanyl overdose in 2019.
 
Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) blasted the Biden administration for failing to secure the southern border while allowing fentanyl to pour into the country, resulting in tens of thousands of overdose deaths in America.
Published: Sunday, August 7th, 2022 @ 8:40 am By: Daily Wire
Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) blasted the Biden administration for failing to secure the southern border while allowing fentanyl to pour into the country, resulting in tens of thousands of overdose deaths in America.
 
Dramatic headlines on opioids are nearly continuous. The No. 1 cause of death for adults under 45 is fentanyl overdose (not even including other opioids like heroin and prescription pills).
Dramatic headlines on opioids are nearly continuous. The No. 1 cause of death for adults under 45 is fentanyl overdose (not even including other opioids like heroin and prescription pills).
 
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.
 
Decriminalization not working
Published: Sunday, May 1st, 2022 @ 7:58 am By: Countrygirl1411
Former Democratic donor Ed Buck was sentenced on Thursday to 30 years in federal prison for the deaths of two black men who overdosed while in his home.
Published: Wednesday, April 20th, 2022 @ 8:39 am By: Daily Wire
Former Democratic donor Ed Buck was sentenced on Thursday to 30 years in federal prison for the deaths of two black men who overdosed while in his home.
 
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.”
 
Programs that provide overdose prevention and syringe access are serving more people and potentially saving more lives, according to the 2020-2021 North Carolina Safer Syringe Initiative Annual Report released by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
Programs that provide overdose prevention and syringe access are serving more people and potentially saving more lives, according to the 2020-2021 North Carolina Safer Syringe Initiative Annual Report released by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
 
New York City authorized two supervised injection sites to begin operating in Manhattan earlier this week, and on the first day, staff reversed two overdoses.
Published: Monday, December 6th, 2021 @ 8:56 am By: Daily Wire
New York City authorized two supervised injection sites to begin operating in Manhattan earlier this week, and on the first day, staff reversed two overdoses.
 
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.
 
North Carolina Continues to Support Communities Addressing the Overdose Epidemic
Published: Thursday, May 6th, 2021 @ 5:27 pm By: Stan Deatherage
North Carolina Continues to Support Communities Addressing the Overdose Epidemic
 
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.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released a request for applications to fund up to $10.6 million in community-based projects to prevent opioid overdoses for people who are involved in the justice system.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released a request for applications to fund up to $10.6 million in community-based projects to prevent opioid overdoses for people who are involved in the justice system.
 
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
 

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