Opioid News

View the latest information on North Carolina’s efforts to combat the opioid crisis.

2019

More Powerful NC Campaign Launches in Effort to Educate Public About Opioids: April 11, 2019

2018

DHHS Announces Grants to Local Health Departments to Address the Opioid Crisis with Community-Driven Strategies: October 31, 2018

2017

Governor Cooper, Secretary Cohen announce Opioid Action Plan for N.C.: Newsletter Article, June 30, 2017

How Data are Used to Help Combat Opioid Epidemic: June 30, 2017

Increased Use of Naloxone Helps to Save Lives in N.C.: June 30, 2017

Opioid Summit ‘Productive,’ ‘Impressive,’ ‘Terrific’: Newsletter Article: June 30, 2017

Stories of Recovery: Speaker Among Those Giving Back: June 30, 2017

DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen Seeks Help from Clinicians to Solve Opioid Crisis in NC: March 7, 2017