Public Safety
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Standing in front of 645 placards representing every person who died by accidental drug overdose in San Diego County last year, County and other officials said Monday these deaths did not have to happen — and no one else has to die.
Health
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In the midst of record-setting prescription drug deaths, the County of San Diego has received welcome news in the form of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention grant to strengthen efforts in the local fight against opioids.
Health
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The number of prescription drug and other opioid-related deaths in San Diego County has remained steady over the past few years, according to the latest report.