Statewide Community Listening Sessions to be Held Concerning the Opioid Epidemic

A series of statewide community listening sessions concerning the opioid epidemic will take place in Delaware during the remainder of June. The Delaware Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission will lead the listening sessions, the purpose of which is to gather feedback on the crisis– its challenges and resources and support. The listening sessions will seek…

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DHSS Offers Naloxone Training This Month In Sussex Co.

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Free training in the use of Naloxone, a medication proven effective in reversing the effects of an opioid overdose, will be offered in Delaware this month and in April. The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health will make training available in Georgetown, Lewes, Seaford and Ocean View.…

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VIDEO | Del., Md. Part Of Massive Proposed Opioid Settlement

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Maryland, Delaware and other states have announced a massive settlement proposal with the three largest distributors of opioids in the United States – Cardinal Health, McKesson and AmerisourceBergen – as well as manufacturer, Johnson and Johnson. According to Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh, the states had been investigating allegations that the companies engaged in a…

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