The state of North Carolina has faced a devastating public health crisis over the past two decades. From 2000 to 2023, more than 41,500 residents lost their lives due to drug overdoses. In 2023 alone, an average of 12 people died each day from overdoses. Early estimates for 2024 suggest that approximately 3,025 North Carolinians, or about 8 people daily, have already died from suspected overdoses. These numbers reveal a persistent and alarming trend that demands urgent attent
