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Author: Chelsea Amato

Protecting our youth with facts about fentanyl

Grains of salt and a salt shaker are displayed with the caption, "Two grains of salt can't kill you, but tow grains of fentanyl can."

Last revised Feb. 9, 2024 Just over 3 years ago, Pierce County Council passed a 0.1% sales tax to fund work to improve Behavioral Health in our community.

The hard work to track and confront the opioid crisis in Pierce County.

Last revised Jan. 17, 2025 Mikaela Lawes interned at the Health Department as part of her college sociology program. She graduated from Washington State University this summer.

Opioid poisoning rates increase in Pierce County, following state and national trends.

Last revised May 3, 2024 Opioid poisonings in Pierce County are trending higher than previous years in the first half of 2021.

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