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Tag: narcan

Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker III discusses a county lawsuit against 26 companies and individuals for illegal distribution of opioids to county residents. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)
Posted inPrince George's County

Prince George’s Files Lawsuit Against Opioid Manufacturers

by William J. Ford January 24, 2018October 31, 2020

Prince George’s County has filed a lawsuit against 26 opioid manufacturers that the county said have created a crisis and addiction among residents.

Maryland officials look to end the war on drugs. (Courtesy of thesaber.org)
Posted inCommunity

MONTGOMERY COUNTY IN THE NEWS: County Officials Address Opioid Epidemic

by WI Guest Author January 17, 2018October 31, 2020
Posted inHealth, Prince George's County

Opioid Epidemic Not Major in Prince George’s, Doctor Says

by William J. Ford November 1, 2017October 31, 2020
Kanawha Sheriff’s Office Cpl. Josh Lester books a man suspected of driving while under the influence of an opioid as the man nods in the chair. (Travis Riddick/Urban News Service)
Posted inHealth

On the Front Lines of the Opioid Crisis: Crime, Antidotes, Overdoses

by WI Guest Author October 4, 2016October 30, 2020
Posted inHealth

Holder Urges Use of Overdose-Reversal Drug

by Washington Informer April 17, 2014October 30, 2020

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