On any day of the week, first responders in Buncombe County might be dispatched to this common scenario: A business owner or a bystander sees a woman on the sidewalk who is agitated, yelling, screaming, and pacing back and forth. Concerned, a bystander calls 911 to get this person help; it’s unclear whether she’s injured, […]
“The good news is there is no evidence to suggest there is fentanyl being laced into Halloween candy. The bad news is that middle and high schoolers can purchase pills through social media, friends or family.”
“Given these facts, do you feel Asheville city leaders should reconsider defunding the police?”
“Syringe service programs are the primary drivers behind the reduction of overdose and hepatitis C-related deaths.”
“High-quality studies demonstrate kratom increases overdose death risks.”
“I applaud Shannon Spencer’s efforts to save lives.”
“If we’re going to solve the addiction problem, we can’t just treat the symptom; we have to address the cause.”
