Overdose Crisis in Burke County, N.C.

Burke County, N.C., is one of many communities in America facing a severe overdose crisis, but new programs and increased funding seem to be helping save lives.

Increase in Drug Deaths in the U.S. Due to Fentanyl and Other Street Drugs

Fentanyl-laced counterfeit oxycodone pills are flooding U.S. streets, but other street drugs like methamphetamine and cocaine are causing more deaths. While fatal drug overdoses in the U.S. decreased by 3% in 2023, the toll from the overdose crisis remained high, claiming 107,543 lives. The shift from plant-based drugs to synthetic drugs has resulted in a dangerous crisis.

Oregon Legislature Passes Bill Recriminalizing Drug Possession

Oregon Legislature passes bill recriminalizing possession of small amounts of drugs, undoing part of the state's drug decriminalization law to address overdose crisis. Governor open to signing the bill.