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Governor Officially Declares State of Emergency in Pennsylvania Opioid Crisis
Governor Tom Wolf officially declared the opioid addiction crisis in Pennsylvania a “disaster emergency.” This declaration, typically reserved for natural disasters, allows the state to take some special measures to combat the crisis. Between 2016 and 2017, opioid-related deaths in Pennsylvania rose by more than 44 percent, according to data from the U.S. Centers for […]
By David R. Eshelman | Published February 19, 2018 | Posted in Criminal Defense, Drug Charges | Tagged opioid addiction crisis in Pennsylvania, Opioid Coordination Group, opioid-related deaths, State of Emergency | Comments Off on Governor Officially Declares State of Emergency in Pennsylvania Opioid Crisis