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Researcher: Study finds ‘significant increase in pediatric suicides’ in Virginia, nationwide

Crystal Graham
Published date: June 19, 2024 | 2:33 pm
Updated: July 23, 2025 | 7:12 pm
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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.

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Ashburn: AG Miyares to host Narcan training Tuesday with First Lady Youngkin speaking

Rebecca Barnabi
Published date: June 17, 2024 | 1:03 pm
Updated: July 23, 2024 | 7:44 pm
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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.

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Virginia receives $3.1M in multistate settlement with Amneal Pharmaceuticals

Rebecca Barnabi
Published date: May 6, 2024 | 11:16 am
Updated: July 23, 2024 | 7:44 pm
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Virginia is among six states to receive funds in a settlement with opioid manufacturer Amneal Pharmaceuticals.

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Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority joins AG Miyares in awareness of ‘One Pill Can Kill’

Rebecca Barnabi
Published date: April 25, 2024 | 3:52 pm
Updated: July 23, 2024 | 7:44 pm
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Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority has joined Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares in awareness of “One Pill Can Kill.”

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Staunton: Drug awareness program brings councilwoman to speak at high school

Rebecca Barnabi
Published date: March 1, 2024 | 4:28 pm
Updated: May 6, 2025 | 10:32 am
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In January, Staunton Schools launched “It Only Takes One,” a program designed to educate students and families about drug abuse.

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Virginia Republicans under fire for racist tweet targeting House Speaker Don Scott

Chris Graham
Published date: February 19, 2024 | 12:27 pm
Updated: July 23, 2024 | 7:41 pm
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The Republican Party of Virginia is surprisingly backtracking after getting caught making another in a line of racist comments about House of Delegates Speaker Don Scott.

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ODU State of the Commonwealth Report reveals concerns amid population growth

Rebecca Barnabi
Published date: December 19, 2023 | 5:30 pm
Updated: December 23, 2023 | 11:48 am
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Virginia’s population continued to grow in 2023, and a record number of Virginians were employed, but worrying trends are seen in ODU report.

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Gov. Youngkin’s latest executive order requires notification of parents after drug incidents

Rebecca Barnabi
Published date: November 2, 2023 | 10:59 am
Updated: June 1, 2025 | 4:17 pm
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Last month, nine students overdosed at a Loudoun County high school, and the division reportedly waited more than 20 days to notify parents.

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Warner and Kaine secure federal funding in 2024 for Virginia priorities

Rebecca Barnabi
Published date: September 7, 2023 | 3:41 pm
Updated: October 26, 2025 | 8:12 pm
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The U.S. Senate’s Fiscal Year 2024 draft funding bills contains 12 bills with key Virginia priorities, including Long COVID and addiction.

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DEA considers registration to continue telehealth for patients prescribed controlled substances

Rebecca Barnabi
Published date: August 4, 2023 | 4:22 pm
Updated: June 22, 2025 | 5:27 pm
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The DEA is considering a special registration process to allow health care providers to prescribe controlled substances via telehealth.

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