Behind needle exchange bill, a spat between Asheville site and its new neighbors
Behind needle exchange bill, a spat between Asheville site and its new neighbors
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Medication Take-Back April 24
A BIG thank you to our incredible volunteers that braved the rain last weekend for our Medication Take-Back at Asheville Outlets and Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office. With your help, we […]
Addiction and COVID-19, “twindemic” crises creates challenges for local officials
“While it will take some time for all the data from 2020 to be released, it’s fair to say the opioid crisis is still ongoing in this community. “The reality […]
NEWS RELEASE
The Partnership for Substance Free Youth in Buncombe County taking back unwanted prescription drugs April 24 [Asheville, NC] – On Saturday, Apr. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the […]
Drive-through medication drop aims to help save lives
An effort to prevent prescription pill abuse in the mountains took place on Saturday, October 24, through a national drug take-back day. The Partnership for Substance Free Youth teamed up with local […]
Asheville Citizen-Times: Isolation, Stress and Hope: Asheville, Buncombe Students Talk COVID-19
Buncombe County Government hosted a “Let’s Talk COVID-19” Zoom event. ABFM (Asheville Buncombe Futures Movement) and other high school students shared their experiences during the pandemic. https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/2020/10/29/asheville-buncombe-students-share-impacts-learning-covid-pandemic/6064197002/ From stressing out […]
13 WLOS ABC News: Mission Health hosts “Crush the Crisis” Saturday, Oct. 24
Mission Health hosted an opioid take-back event covering five locations on Saturday, Oct. 24, to raise awareness about the dangers of opioid misuse as well as proper disposal of medications. […]
Coalition Member Amy Upham Honored by NC Attorney General
https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/hhs/initiatives/news-detail.aspx?id=18971
Update on Home Delivery of Alcohol During COVID
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increasing demand for alcohol delivery and some businesses have been transitioning to delivering alcohol to homes and providing curbside pickup. […]