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El Paso Matters - Opioid overdoses increase and more

Published June 3, 2022 at 8:31 AM MDT
Overdoses from heroin and other opioids have led six states to declare public health emergencies.
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Overdoses from heroin and other opioids have led six states to declare public health emergencies.

Opioid overdoses increase, including the death of two brothers over Memorial Day weekend, population trends continue to be stagnant or slightly decrease, and more school districts hire equity officers to address outcomes for students.

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