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Local health care and law enforcement leaders are among those meeting this week to discuss Utah’s opioid addiction crisis. It’s part of a summit to talk…
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Law enforcement authorities are warning that the dangerous narcotic fentanyl is becoming a more common street drug in Utah.U.S. Attorney John Huber says…
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The federal government is providing millions of dollars to help states fight abuse of opioids, and Utah will receive some of that money.On International…
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A state lawmaker is working on new legislation to curb pain pill addiction in Utah. This one starts at the doctor’s office.Republican Representative…
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Members of Congress met in conference Wednesday to hash out an agreement on comprehensive legislation to address the opioid epidemic. While the parties…
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White House Drug Control Policy Director Michael Botticelli was in Salt Lake City Thursday to talk with community leaders about efforts to address opioid…
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Intermountain Healthcare announced an effort Thursday to reduce drug overdose deaths by increasing access to an antidote called Naloxone. Utahns can now…
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This week several laws went into effect intended to address Utah’s addiction to pain pills and opioids. Lawmakers this year approved legislation that will…
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A former St. George doctor has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison for illegally prescribing pain pills.Earlier this year, a jury found Dr.…
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Law enforcement officials are asking for help in curbing what they call a tidal wave of addiction in Utah. US Attorney in Utah John Huber says law…
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New data shows six people die each week in Utah as a result of overdosing on prescription painkillers. A campaign is underway to safely dispose of the…
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A legislative committee passed several bills dealing with Utah’s growing problem of drug overdose deaths on Thursday.The House Health and Human Services…