The Pitt County Coalition on Substance Use had a NARCAN seminar at ECU’s Student Center to educate others on the importance ...

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The Gándara Center offers programs and resources, including Narcan, to help people overcome addiction and prevent overdose deaths.

Outer Banks Voice A new study looking at opioid-related deaths around the county found that after peaking in mid-2023, overall those deaths declined by 16% from 2023-2024.

Dearborn reports a 34% decrease in opioid overdoses and a 43% drop in related deaths after health interventions.

Methadone is an effective treatment but too often state rules and health-care providers’ practices create barriers to successful outcomes. More sensible approaches are needed.

Incarcerated people are reporting that the abrupt changes are wreaking havoc on their health and mental well-being.