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State of the County: Haywood Releases 2026 Community Health Update | WNC Times Haywood County -- Tracking the well-being of a community is an ongoing mission, and this week, Haywood County officials provided a fresh look at the ...

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Meet Our 2026 Distinguished Investigators | Brain & Behavior Research Foundation In 2026, the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation awarded Distinguished Investigator Grants valued at $1 million to 10 senior-level scientists who are conducting groundbreaking research in neurobiological and behavioral science. Recipients of the $100,000, one-year grants are exploring critical areas of mental health, including depression, autism spectrum disorder, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, cocaine use disorder, and chronic cannabis use.

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Houghton County to pursue reinstated substance abuse grant to support Treatment Court The Houghton County Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 to move forward with implementing a reinstated substance abuse grant that officials said would provide about $60,000 per year and support the county's Treatment Court; the plan is due Feb. 11, 2026.

Houghton County is set to revitalize its Treatment Court with a crucial $60,000 annual substance abuse grant, thanks to a unanimous vote from the Board of Commissioners!

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Lunenburg supervisors approve participation in Sackler family opioid settlement The board approved a resolution authorizing the county to participate in the proposed direct settlement with the Sackler family and directed the county attorney to execute documents necessary to receive the county’s allocation under the Virginia Opioid Abatement Fund framework.

Lunenburg County is taking a bold step toward healing by participating in a historic opioid settlement that could bring vital funds for local services.

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Minnehaha County Commission approves year-end budget supplements, $900,000 federal grant and multiple contracts The Minnehaha County Commission on Dec. 29 approved supplemental budgets and grant receipts to close out 2020, accepted a $900,000 BJA grant for substance-abuse response, authorized bridge grant applications and contracts for a highway study and jail medical records software, and approved personnel and vehicle purchases.

The Minnehaha County Commission just approved a $900,000 federal grant to tackle substance abuse and made significant budget supplements to ensure vital services continue into the new year!

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Whitfield County OKs opioid-settlement funds to hire drug-abuse counselors shared with Murray County The Board approved using Whitfield County’s opioid settlement funds, combined with Murray County’s allocation, to hire and equip certified drug-abuse counselors to serve residents of both counties; the move implements a state-local MOU governing settlement funds.

Whitfield County is taking a significant step toward combating the opioid crisis by approving funds to hire certified drug-abuse counselors, aiming to enhance support for its residents.

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Government pledges support for more safer drug consumption facilities in ten-year alcohol and drug strategy Support for more local areas to develop proposals for safer drug consumption facilities and the exploration of options to expand access to drug checking — which could include mobile units or postal…

Support for more local areas to develop proposals for safer drug consumption facilities and the exploration of options to expand access to drug checking have been promised by the Scottish government and local authorities

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Committee backs retail‑sale restrictions on nitrous oxide aimed at reducing youth abuse Lawmakers adopted an amendment to make the nitrous‑oxide bill and voted the measure to the calendar; sponsor emphasized it targets retail sales used for intoxication while preserving medical and culinary uses.

Tennessee lawmakers are taking a stand against the recreational misuse of nitrous oxide, aiming to protect youth from its dangerous effects while preserving its legitimate uses.

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A new study involving more than 100 million people found recreational drugs like marijuana, cocaine and amphetamines significantly raise the risk of stroke – even in younger users.

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Doctor and Monterey County health official warn of increasingly potent kratom products sold locally At a March 4 Monterey County news briefing, an addiction medicine physician and a county consumer‑protection supervisor warned that concentrated kratom extracts—especially 7‑hydroxymitragynine products—are increasingly potent, poorly labeled and pose risks of dependence and overdose; county staff said inspectors can document sales but lack authority to ban products absent other violations.

Local health officials are sounding the alarm about potent kratom products that could pose serious risks, including dependence and overdose, but are often misleadingly marketed.

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Clackamas County trainers demonstrate naloxone use, urge wider kit access Trainers from a Clackamas County overdose-response session demonstrated nasal and intramuscular naloxone administration, reviewed state laws and Good Samaritan protections, and highlighted data showing fentanyl as the main driver of recent overdose fatalities; a survivor recounted eight naloxone reversals that led to recovery.

A survivor recounts how naloxone saved her life eight times, as experts urge the community to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses.

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Doña Ana County awards opioid‑settlement contracts to La Clinica, Elite Methadone and Summit Behavioral Health The commission approved awarding opioid settlement funds to La Clinica de Familia, Elite Methadone Clinic and Summit Behavioral Health (with a reduced award to Summit) to expand medication‑assisted treatment and rural access; county staff described RFP process, evaluation and monitoring plans.

Doña Ana County is taking a bold step to combat the opioid crisis by allocating funds to enhance treatment access for rural and Spanish-speaking communities.

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Warren County Drug Task Force outlines seizures, declining overdose trend and funding squeeze Major R Smith told South Lebanon City Council the task force handled 201 cases and 168 arrests in 2025, reported high statewide seizure rankings for meth and fentanyl, and urged more stable local funding after describing volatile grant support.

Warren County's drug task force recorded a staggering 201 cases and 168 arrests in 2025 while highlighting a concerning funding shortfall amid rising drug threats.

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Hardin County coroner reports 1,193 cases in 2025; flags new synthetic-opioid concern Coroner Pat Elmore told the Hardin County Fiscal Court that his office handled 1,193 cases in 2025, with suicides up and a new synthetic-opioid derivative—referred to in the presentation as 'chlorphene'—being tracked for potential reduced responsiveness to Narcan.

Hardin County's coroner reveals alarming trends: suicides are rising, and a new synthetic opioid, "chlorphene," could challenge current overdose treatments.

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Panel OKs bill to clarify access to treatment records for opioid fatality reviews SB 96 (sub 1) would allow authorized fatality‑review committees to access records protected by 42 CFR for the purpose of system‑level reviews into opioid deaths. Sponsor said the change will permit identification of treatment gaps and preventative opportunities without creating enforcement or penal consequences for providers or patients.

Senate Bill 96 is on the verge of transforming how we tackle opioid deaths by allowing access to confidential treatment records, ensuring that future lives can be saved through systematic reviews.

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Utah committee advances HB 295 after sponsor adds treatment requirement to Good Samaritan defense The Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee unanimously adopted the first substitute to HB 295 and voted to send the Overdose Amendments (HB 295) to the House floor; the substitute makes enrollment in treatment a precondition for an affirmative defense and excludes clear dealer-level possession from that protection.

Utah’s new overdose bill aims to save lives by linking treatment access with Good Samaritan protections, ensuring help is just a call away!

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Sumner County committee discusses OD maps, synthetic opioids and testing gaps Committee members reviewed overdose‑mapping options and data privacy limits, noted recent local fatalities, and raised concerns about synthetic opioids and limited local forensic testing that may hide emerging threats.

Sumner County's Opioid Event Committee is sounding the alarm on emerging synthetic opioids and alarming overdose trends—are we prepared for the next wave?

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Nantucket Board hears wastewater surveillance data on opioids and respiratory spikes; town dashboard released Town staff unveiled a wastewater surveillance dashboard tracking high‑risk substances and respiratory pathogens; Rocky said the program aims to help partners intervene early, cited 19 overdose deaths on Nantucket from 2016–2023 and a $30,000 annual cost, and noted respiratory spikes detected in wastewater preceded observed community flu increases.

Nantucket's new wastewater surveillance dashboard reveals alarming spikes in opioids and respiratory illnesses, providing critical data for early intervention.

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Facing a mental health crisis, an NJ school pulled a beloved novel from English class — NPR Junot Díaz’s The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao was removed from an English class at the public school. PEN America says it’s part of a trend of scrubbing literature dealing with uncomfortable topic...

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Subcommittee recommends several health-related bills for reporting; technical and compact measures advance The Senate Health Professions Subcommittee voted to recommend multiple bills for report to the full committee, including technical cleanups, Board of Medicine appointment changes, alignment of EMS council references, and interstate licensure compacts.

Virginia's Senate Health Professions Subcommittee just advanced a series of crucial health-related bills, paving the way for significant changes in healthcare governance and practice!

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Iowa Primary Care district leader tells Kossuth County ASO is live, highlights navigation and consolidated contracts Melissa Lehi, district leader for Iowa Primary Care, briefed the Kossuth County Board on the July 1 administrative-service-organization transition, saying provider payments are processing and describing a system-navigation line (Your Life Iowa/855-581-8111) to connect residents to behavioral-health and related services.

Iowa's mental health system is undergoing a transformation, promising relief for providers and streamlined support for residents—find out how these changes could impact you!

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Committee reports SB 106 as amended to tighten tianeptine product definition SB 106 was reported as amended (10–0) after counsel and sponsor clarified the statutory definition for 'tianeptine product' to cover any product marketed for human consumption containing tianeptine and added language that prosecution under this section does not preclude other prosecutions.

Virginia's Senate Bill 106 aims to crack down on dangerous tianeptine products, ensuring stricter definitions and accountability for sellers.

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