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Tag: opioid

The image shows the exterior of a modern building with the word "PURDUE" in large letters on a metallic sign, likely representing Purdue University.
Posted inHealth

Vermont attorney general signs on to $7.4B national opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma

by Alice Finno June 16, 2025, 6:38 pmJune 16, 2025, 6:38 pm
White pills on a table.
Posted inHealth

Vermont opioid deaths decline for the first time since 2019, according to preliminary data

A black and white photo of a man's face. by Juan Vega de Soto May 8, 2024, 6:50 pmMay 8, 2024, 7:08 pm
fentanyl
Posted inHealth

State officials argue Vermont’s fentanyl laws need updating. Changes look likely. 

by Ethan Weinstein August 31, 2023, 4:55 pmAugust 31, 2023, 4:56 pm
Mark Levine
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Final Reading: Decriminalizing an opioid treatment drug

by Kit Norton April 9, 2021, 10:00 amApril 8, 2021, 7:17 pm
Posted inHealth

Regulatory approach to limiting opioid prescriptions sparks debate

by Mike Faher June 3, 2018, 5:58 pmJune 4, 2018, 4:51 am
percocet pills
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Senate backs opioid levy; Scott doesn’t

by Mike Faher May 10, 2018, 7:23 pmMay 10, 2018, 10:34 pm
The Welcoming Place
Posted inLife & Culture

Opioid epidemic prompts free child care in Brattleboro

by Mike Faher August 20, 2017, 7:37 pm
court
Posted inPublic Safety

Man gets ‘break’ on sentence for heading drug ring in Rutland

by Alan J. Keays June 14, 2017, 6:36 pm
opiates
Posted inPublic Safety

Relatives left behind by overdose speak about opiate response

by Elizabeth Hewitt April 13, 2017, 8:55 pmApril 14, 2017, 6:12 am
vigil
Posted inLife & Culture

In fight against opiates, advocates endorse honesty

by Mike Faher April 9, 2017, 3:43 pmApril 10, 2017, 10:37 am
Posted inPublic Safety

Burlington mayor to host opioid town hall meeting

by Morgan True March 9, 2017, 4:54 pmMarch 14, 2017, 8:40 pm
Fentanyl
Posted inPublic Safety

Lawmakers consider steeper penalties for fentanyl distribution

by Elizabeth Hewitt March 1, 2017, 6:46 pm
Operation Borderline
Posted inPublic Safety

26 arrested in Orleans County drug sweep

by Elizabeth Hewitt February 14, 2017, 8:35 pm
Anthony French
Posted inPublic Safety

New station chief focusing on opiates, mental health response

by Mike Faher February 7, 2017, 8:29 pm

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