Posts Tagged drug abuse
Feds Take Aim at Opioid Crisis in Southwest Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 20, 2016
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Some of the most remote parts of Southwest Virginia are about to get help in the opioid crisis. That’s because this month, two counties are receiving a new federal designation. Michael Pope has the story.
Gov. McAullife Signs New Measures to Prevent Addicts from Acquiring Drugs
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on June 23, 2016
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In 2014, almost 1,000 people died from opiate overdose in Virginia — and that number is trending upwards, not down. A state task force created a number of proposals to help stem the epidemic, and Governor Terry McAuliffe signed three of those measures into law today. The primary goal? To help prevent addicts from acquiring drugs. Mallory Noe-Payne explains how.
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From NPR News- Biden Appoints Erika Moritsugu To Asian American Liaison Role April 15, 2021"Moritsugu will bring her experience and expertise to the Biden-Harris Administration where she will be a vital voice to advance the President and the Administration's priorities," officials said.
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- Officer Cleared In The Shooting Death Of Ashli Babbitt During Capitol Riot April 14, 2021The investigation determined the officer did not act with bad purpose or in disregard of the law.
- U.S. Health Officials Continue Pause Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine April 14, 2021An expert advisory committee to the CDC decided it needed more time to consider whether to recommend the restart administration of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson.
- Ex-FDA Chief Sees 'Struggle' To Vaccinate More Than Half U.S. Population April 14, 2021Dr. Scott Gottlieb doesn't expect enough demand for the vaccine much beyond 160 million Americans. But he says there may eventually be enough immunity to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
- Biden Appoints Erika Moritsugu To Asian American Liaison Role April 15, 2021
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- Greensill: Cameron says he will 'respond positively' to MPs' lobbying inquiry April 15, 2021As MPs announce another inquiry into the Greensill row, David Cameron suggests he will co-operate.
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- Afghanistan: 'We have won the war, America has lost', say Taliban April 14, 2021A BBC team meets the Taliban, a group that clearly sees itself as Afghanistan's government-in-waiting.
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- Greensill: Cameron says he will 'respond positively' to MPs' lobbying inquiry April 15, 2021
