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Opioid Use Slowing But Continues to Take San Diegans’ Lives

Oct. 24, 2019 | 3:47 PM

Local prescription drug deaths declined in 2018. Deaths due to heroin increased. And fentanyl deaths continued to climb.

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County Unveils Updated Plan to Prevent Opioid Abuse

Jul. 23, 2019 | 4:19 PM

The County Board of Supervisors today received a comprehensive update on the region’s plan to fight opioid and other prescription drug abuse and the devastating impact the substances are having on San Diegans.