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Fentanyl occurrences increase in seizures.

Public health alert issued after deadly spike in drug overdoses throughout Cuyahoga County

The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner has issued a public health alert after 30 suspected drug overdose deaths during the first two weeks of July.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 8:25 PM EDT
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By Jim Nelson
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28 overdose deaths in 9 days stun, sadden Ohio county

In 2017, Ohio had the second highest rate of drug overdose deaths involving opioids in the U.S.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2020 at 8:31 PM EST
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By John Deike
The Southeast Area Law Enforcement Task Force displays drugs and gun seized by their unit

Northeast Ohio agencies embracing their portion of $2 million grant to fight war on drugs

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced the recipients of $2 million in grant money to combat the growing drug problem throughout the state.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2020 at 6:44 PM EST
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By Jim Nelson
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Naloxone prescriptions in Ohio increased by over 2,300% since 2015, study shows

A study conducted by researchers from the University of Cincinnati shows that prescriptions of the overdose-fighting medicine naloxone increased by 2,328% over the past five years.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2020 at 1:52 PM EST
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By Chris Anderson
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5 million middle and high school kids are using e-cigarettes; here’s how to spot the signs

19 News met with a group of area teachers who couldn't believe some of the ways students are stashing vapes in school.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2020 at 11:22 PM EST
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$1.3 million is headed to 30 law enforcement agencies across Ohio to fight the opioid epidemic

First responders on the frontline of the opioid epidemic now have more resources to get people the help they need. $1.3 million is headed to 30 law enforcement agencies across Ohio to fight opioids.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2019 at 5:55 PM EDT
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By Sara Goldenberg
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First responders prepare for encountering fentanyl daily

Fentanyl is something first responders can run into any day and they're seeing it more often. We've seen a few cases lately of first responders in Northeast Ohio coming into contact with fentanyl and getting sick or even overdosing.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2019 at 6:07 PM EDT
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By Sara Goldenberg
New billboards are up in Cuyahoga County for a public awareness campaign.

New Cleveland billboards give caution that fentanyl mixed with cocaine can be deadly

More than a dozen new billboards in Cleveland are catching the attention of drivers.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2019 at 3:26 PM EDT
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By Sara Goldenberg
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Cuyahoga and Summit County settle in groundbreaking opioid trial

Settlement talks broke down last week.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2019 at 11:37 AM EDT
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By Damon Maloney and 19 News Digital Team
In 2017, more deaths in the United States were attributed to opioid abuse in that one year than...

Jury selection begins Wednesday for landmark federal trial on opioid epidemic

Six drug companies will be held responsible for the worst drug crisis in U.S. history that’s claimed over 400,000 lives.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2019 at 10:31 AM EDT
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By Chris Frye
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