The epidemic of opioid overdoses has continued to grow, and state officials are taking steps to prevent them in Oregon middle and high schools.
The Oregon Health Authority announced that it plans to provide free opioid overdose kits to schools across the state.
The Oregon Department of Education notified school district leaders last week. As of Dec. 5, 505 schools, colleges and universities requested kits.
“The opioid epidemic and overdose crisis impacts every community in…
