Virginia cuts fentanyl deaths by 44% as Richmond invests $380,000 in peer recovery programs

Richmond proposal could drastically limit where smoke, vape shops can open

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A sweeping proposal under review by the City of Richmond Planning Commission could drastically reshape where smoke and vape shops are allowed to open. For the first time since 1976, the city is overhauling its zoning code, and one major target is retailers that sell tobacco, nicotine and hemp products. If the amendment passes, most new smoke and vape shops would be banned from opening near homes, schools, churches or othe…

Record Reduction in Fentanyl Overdose Deaths in Virginia

Tweet CDC Data Show Virginia Leading the Nation in Reducing Drug Overdose Deaths; Virginia Department of Health Data Show 44% Drop in Fentanyl Deaths  RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced new data from the Virginia Department of Health Office of the Chief Medical Examiner show fentanyl-related overdose deaths in Virginia declined 44 percent year over year and are down over 46 percent from its peak in 2021. In addition, data fro…

Gov. Youngkin hails 44% drop in fentanyl deaths

ARLINGTON — Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Tuesday that fentanyl overdose deaths in Virginia dropped 44% from 2023 to 2024.

Virginia board creates new opioid prescription guidelines

RICHMOND — Virg-inia’s Board of Medicine has approved new emergency regulations that will give it authority to specifically regulate the prescribing of opioids for pain.

Virginia sees major drop in fentanyl deaths

(The Center Square) – Virginia just logged one of the sharpest drops in fentanyl deaths in the country — down 44% from last year and nearly cut in half since 2021—Gov. Glenn Youngkin says it’s proof his crackdown is working.

Drug overdose deaths are in a free fall

Fewer people are dying from fentanyl and other opioid overdoses. President Trump is threatening that progress with his proposed health care budget.