Waynesboro Schools continues plans to open regional recovery high school
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Waynesboro School Board has approved a resolution to open River Ridge Learning Center, Virginia’s second recovery high school.
Search Results for opioid crisis
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Legislation would combat illicit ‘tranq,’ protect legal uses by veterinarians
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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia and colleagues introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Combating Illicit Xylazine Act last week.
Former McKinsey senior partner pleads guilty to obstruction in Purdue Pharma case
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A former senior partner at McKinsey & Company faces 20 years in prison on an obstruction charge related to the consulting firm’s work with opioids manufacturers.
Proposed DEA rule would impact patient access to telehealth services post-pandemic
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Telemedicine and telehealth services were vital during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for patients at-risk who needed prescriptions.
Youngkins expand fentanyl awareness campaign ‘It Only Takes One’ across Virginia
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin continue to build on their efforts to combat the fentanyl crisis.
Roanoke: Virginia First Lady Youngkin launches second phase of fentanyl awareness campaign
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Virginia First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin hosted an event yesterday at the Williamson Road Branch Library in Roanoke. Youngkin announced the results of the fentanyl awareness campaign, It Only Takes One, and launched the initiative’s second phase. Youngkin was joined by Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares and representatives from the Virginia Department of Health, Virginia…
Researcher: Study finds ‘significant increase in pediatric suicides’ in Virginia, nationwide
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The number of suicide attempts including Tylenol overdoses among youth is of particular concern to poison control call centers in Virginia and across the nation.
Ashburn: AG Miyares to host Narcan training Tuesday with First Lady Youngkin speaking
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Attorney General Jason Miyares will host a Fentanyl Awareness & Narcan Training session at Community Church in Ashburn, on June 18, 2024.
Virginia receives $3.1M in multistate settlement with Amneal Pharmaceuticals
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Virginia is among six states to receive funds in a settlement with opioid manufacturer Amneal Pharmaceuticals.
Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority joins AG Miyares in awareness of ‘One Pill Can Kill’
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Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority has joined Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares in awareness of “One Pill Can Kill.”
