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Local governments across Virginia say they have become overwhelmed by the cost of the opioid epidemic. Earlier this year, several counties in Southwest…
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The opioid crisis continues to plague Virginia, and some are hoping members of the General Assembly might be able to take action to do something about…
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Can data solve the opioid crisis? One member of Congress from Virginia thinks it's worth a try.Republican Congresswoman Barbara Comstock is hoping big…
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A recent analysis by researchers at Johns Hopkins University found up to 71 percent of prescribed pills go unused. It’s just one contributing factor to…
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Between 2015 and 2017 the number of deaths caused by an overdose of opioid drugs rose by 40% in Virginia, sometimes leaving kids without parents. Those…
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Lawmakers in Richmond are considering a number of bills responding to the opioid crisis. It is an effort that even reaches behind bars. Sheriffs across…
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President Donald Trump recently declared the nation’s opioid crisis as a national health emergency. While Republicans are hailing the move, Democrats say…
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Virginia’s opioid crisis has a well-known human cost. But what’s the financial cost? A new study shows how much it is hurting our economy.A new report…
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On the campaign trail, Virginia’s Republican candidate for Governor is talking about how to save taxpayer money, while also tackling the opioid…
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While lawmakers on Capitol Hill are debating health care, Virginia is in the midst of an opioid crisis. So how would the bills currently being debated…