Black men born between 1951 and 1970 accounted for nearly 38% of D.C.’s opioid fatalities in 2022, while only making up about 4% of D.C.’s total population. The city has implemented various programs and initiatives to tackle the opioid emergency, but few solutions have targeted the most vulnerable men, including those who have been unhoused or not having a stable living arrangement.
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Loudoun School leaders consider allowing Narcan possession for students 16 and over
Loudoun County Public Schools is considering allowing students aged 16 and older to carry Narcan, a nasal medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, in school, in response to a rise in opioid overdoses.