Orthopedic Surgeon Travels the Country to Fight the Opioid Pandemic

Orthopedic surgeon travels the country to fight the opioid pandemic

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) -- Opioid abuse is soaring across the nation and the impact can be felt in almost every community. Oftentimes, those suffering from drug abuse never intended to use the drug in the first place, but got it through a prescription. "If a practice gives 1,000 prescriptions of oxycodone to a household, 17 patients will have an overdose for every 1,000 prescriptions," Orthopedic Surgeon and Founder of March 2 a Million Dr. Andrew W…

Grant Opportunity for Will County Organizations to Tackle Opioid Abuse - The Times Weekly

Will County has allocated $2 Million in grant funds to support programs aimed at addressing the opioid epidemic and supporting people who have been impacted by opioids. Organizations in Will County can apply for up to $250,000 to invest in treatment or prevention programs. “This is a significant investment in community-based solutions to combat the ongoing opioid epidemic that has impacted so many lives throughout Will County,” said Will County …