Ukiah High takes action against the opioid crisis

Ukiah High takes action against the opioid crisis

By Zach Stewart  With opioid overdoses rising nationwide, Ukiah High is staying prepared. Thanks to a safety grant, the school has stocked Narcan, a life-saving drug that can reverse overdoses. While it’s never been used on campus, staff training and access to Narcan highlight growing concerns over fentanyl. UHS News sat down with staff and officials to learn more. A report to the California State Assembly shows a steep rise in teen opioid overd…

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