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Families remember loved ones who faced drug addiction at candlelight vigil in Tampa
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Families remember loved ones who faced drug addiction at candlelight vigil in Tampa
At the vigil, families who lost their loved ones said they hoped sharing the stories and educating the community could help save someone else.
Overdosed
Florida congressman looks for solutions to the opioid crisis
Congressman Bilirakis attended a Pasco County meeting with business leaders and community members to discuss what they need to do to stop the opioid crisis.
Health
DeSantis announces 'massive expansion' of addiction care network to battle rising opioid deaths
The network originally started in Palm Beach County and is now being stretched to 12 different counties after seeing success over the past two years.
Opioids
Fatal overdoses rising in the US, CDC says
Nearly three people die every day from opioid overdoses, according to research.
Overdosed
Help is here: Local resources for those battling substance use disorders
Florida had the highest number of total fentanyl deaths in 2021, according to Families Against Fentanyl.
Overdosed
Changing face of fentanyl: The silent killer moving in Tampa Bay's Black communities
According to LIVE Tampa Bay, the opioid overdose death rate for Black Floridians increased 330 percent from 2014 to 2018.
Overdosed
Help is here: Local resources for those battling substance use disorders
Florida had the highest number of total fentanyl deaths in 2021, according to Families Against Fentanyl.
Overdosed
Fentanyl overdoses soar. Does Florida need safe places to use drugs?
10 Investigates takes a deep dive into an overdose prevention strategy that might sound counterproductive at first: Giving people supervised places to do drugs.
Overdosed
Florida's death by distribution law: How it's helping stop overdoses at the source
Katie Golden was a senior at Plant High School before she died from a drug overdose. Her dealer now faces a murder charge.
Overdosed
Fentanyl test strips could help prevent rapidly rising overdose deaths
For about a dollar, a test strip will identify any fentanyl in drugs. But, they're illegal in Florida.
Opioids
US reaches record overdose deaths as holiday season approaches
The holidays are notorious for relapses and overdoses.
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