Dr. Karen Shelton appointed as next Virginia State Health Commissioner
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Dr. Karen Shelton is returning to public health with her appointment as the next State Health Commissioner. Shelton will start May 1.
Search Results for fentanyl
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‘Zombie drug’ contributes to overdoses, is focus of House and Senate legislation
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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) reported that 23 percent of fentanyl powder examined in 2022 contained xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer.
Life sentence affirmed for man who left overdose victim to die in Winchester motel room
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The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the life sentence for a man convicted for commercial sex trafficking and drug crimes.
Arrington teen faces drug, weapons charges from task force investigation
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An 18-year-old from Arrington was arrested on Wednesday on drug and weapons charges stemming from an investigation by the Jefferson Area Drug Enforcement Task Force.
Recruitment of Americans on social media for human and drug trafficking focus of legislation
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Federal and local law enforcement report an uptick in transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) using social media to recruit drivers in human smuggling operations.
Virginia man arrested for illegal narcotic distribution in Rappahannock, Culpeper
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A Rappahannock County man is being held at the Culpeper County Jail without bond for allegedly distributing illegal narcotics.
New podcast to help provide ‘desperately needed’ support to kids and teens
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With so many things facing today’s teens, from drug misuse to mental health struggles and social media overload, guidance is needed to help with complex issues.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to expand the death penalty: Just say no
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It is no surprise that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pro-death penalty.
In memory of Summer Barrow: $900M earmarked for substance addiction prevention
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President Joe Biden yesterday signed into law legislation to provide $900 million of support for programs that combat substance use disorder and addiction in Virginia and across the country.
Governor’s plan: $230 million for behavioral health, funding for 30 mobile crisis teams
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Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is proposing $230 million in new funding for behavioral health in his upcoming budget.
