NBC12 : declared in Gov. McAuliffe signs bills to battle opioid epidemic

Terry McAuliffe signed four bills on Thursday that are designed to battle the opioid epidemic in Virginia. The bills McAuliffe signed were:SB848 and HB1453, which allow community organizations to possess and dispense naloxone to those that they train to use it. NBC12 Special Report: Hooked on HeroinThe Virginia Department of Health projects that more than 1,000 people died from fatal opioid overdoses in 2016, a projection that would mean a 33 percent increase in the number of fatal opioid overdoses compared to 2015. This connects the mother to treatment if necessary and provides services to ensure the safety of both the mother and the child. "Opioids and prescription drugs are extremely addictive and make recovery very challenging," said Lt. Gov.


McAuliffe signs bills fighting opioid crisis, including measures from Wexton, LaRock

McAuliffe signs bills fighting opioid crisis, including measures from Wexton, LaRockCapping off a signature issue of the 2017 legislative session, Gov. Here are more details on the bills McAuliffe signed into law:-SB 848, sponsored by Sen. Jennifer Wexton, D-Loudoun, and HB 1453, by Del. Terry McAuliffe signed five bills Thursday to help arm the fight against opioid abuse and fatal overdoses in Virginia. Kelly said that electronic prescribing for controlled substances, or EPCS, helps the health care industry to reduce prescription fraud, drug diversion and drug abuse. "The heroin and opioid crisis is touching families who never imagines they would confront something like this, and yet now are fighting something that feels so overwhelming."In November 2016, McAuliffe joined State Health Commissioner Marissa Levine in declaring the Virginia opioid addiction crisis to be a public health emergency.

Governor signs bills aimed at combating opioid epidemic
"It often starts with a sports injury or a back injury and they're prescribed the opioid and pain narcotics," Whitsett added. RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The state health commissioner has declared it a public health crisis as prescription and heroin drug overdoses continue to rise throughout the state, but Governor Terry McAuliffe signed four bills Thursday aimed at fighting what has become an epidemic. "There are parents out there that are struggling with that and it is difficult for them to admit that their child died due to substance abuse or addiction," Grow said. The department of health projects that more than 1,000 people died from fatal opioid overdoses in 2016. "Today we are beginning that process of doing something to help the people that are in such dire need," said McAuliffe.



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