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Opioid Crisis Shows Signs of Hope
Opioid crisis turning a corner? CDC data shows a drop in overdose deaths—hope amid hardship. In Western North Carolina, health experts and tech innovators are collaborating on digital tools to reach those in need. Buncombe County’s poised to deploy $29 million from opioid settlements, with $2 million hitting accounts in FY2025. Legislators push to expand Good Samaritan laws and create a fentanyl control unit to tackle big-time dealers. Across the board: tech, funding, law, and treatment centers converging to save lives and rebuild communities. Support the show:Get a discount at…
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