Why you should carry Narcan, and where to get it for free in Cumberland County
Public health officials urge all residents to carry Narcan, also known by the generic name naloxone, which is available for free at the Cumberland County Department of Public Health, the detention center and the Recovery Resource Center.
Standing for overdose awareness
About 20 community members read the names of those lost to overdose and lit candles in their name on Aug. 28 in honor of National Overdose Awareness Day.
To prevent overdose deaths, Cumberland County is flooding communities with naloxone
The Cumberland-Fayetteville Opioid Response Team (C-FORT) is executing its naloxone distribution plan this month, handing out the opioid overdose-reversing drug to community members and businesses as part of its efforts to decrease overdose deaths.
Cumberland County overdose deaths see largest one-year decrease, dropping 24%
Overdose deaths are decreasing across the nation. In Cumberland County, the decrease is largely attributable to C-FORT’s efforts to break down treatment barriers and increase access to naloxone.
Bill makes it easier to call for help when there’s an overdose
At least 4,243 people in North Carolina died from overdoses in 2022. Mary O’Donnell knows the pain of having a loved one die in such a situation. She’s been fighting for years to get overdose numbers down.
