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Program to curb Tampa Bay’s opioid deaths launches Friday
Project Opioid Tampa Bay launches with the goal of reducing opioid overdoses, deaths
New 'Project Opioid' aims to decrease opioid deaths in Tampa Bay by 2025
Tampa Bay’s opioid crisis grows during the pandemic
Florida Congressman Introduces Bill Against Fentanyl
Overdose deaths surged in Tampa Bay as pandemic compounded loneliness, stress
Florida Second In Nation For Overdose Deaths
Florida Tops Nation In Opioid Abuse: 21 Residents Die Every Day
Guest column: Partnership, Florida Blue launch Project Opioid Tampa Bay
Stronger Together Recovery Walk 2021
Report: Opioid overdoses in Tampa Bay outpacing the rest of Florida
Highlights from the DFAF 9th Annual Prevention Summit
HCA West Florida hospitals "Crush The Crisis" October 23
Florida Receives $4.3M to Help Rehabs Like Legacy Healing Center Combat the Opioid Epidemic
Florida Receives $4.3M to Help Rehabs Like Legacy Healing Center Combat the Opioid Epidemic
Covid, guns, drugs fuel irreparable labor shortage
Third-quarter opioid prescriptions fell in Florida
U.S. overdose deaths top 100,000 in one year for first time
The fight to legalize life-saving fentanyl test strips in Southern states
Opioid deaths skyrocket across US; Tampa Bay one of worst in nation for overdoses
WaveMakers: Bemetra Simmons on keeping Tampa Bay competitive
Rise of fentanyl fuels opioid crisis; Manatee sees most overdose deaths since 2016
OPINION: A reality check on opioid abuse in Manatee County
THAT'S ALL I'M SAYING March 2022: Florida's Fentanyl Crisis
Spring breakers warned of possible mass overdose after fentanyl-laced drugs appear in Florida
Spring breakers warned of possible mass overdose after fentanyl-laced drugs appear in Florida
Regional Leaders Luncheon to End Overdose to bring together local leaders to fight Tampa Bay’s opioid crisis
Springbreakers warned of fentanyl-laced street drugs following string of mass overdoses in Florida
Fentanyl to blame for 82% of opioid overdoses in Tampa Bay area, experts say
While more states decriminalize fentanyl test strips, the Florida Legislature declines to do so
Sharing stories of hope to reduce opioid deaths in Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay area rehabilitation centers weigh in on Walgreens lawsuit
How America became submerged in an invisible opioid epidemic
Florida reaches $680 million settlement with Walgreens over opioid crisis
Changing face of fentanyl: The silent killer moving in Tampa Bay's Black communities
Chasing a deadly high: How addiction begins and why it's killing more people
Chasing a deadly high: How addiction begins and why it's killing more people
Community Efforts to Address Drug Problems in Lutz, FL and Hillsborough County
The Pandemic Within The Pandemic in The Tampa Bay Area: Opioids Addiction

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Call for stories! Are you a person in recovery from opioid use disorder and willing to record your story as a part of our ongoing anti-stigma campaign? Reach out to kr@livetampabay.org or message us for details. Your story deserves to be heard.

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Reminder: Seating is limited this year, register early! Mark your calendars for our second Annual Regional Leaders Luncheon to End Overdose on March 9, 2023 at the beautiful Hotel Alba in Tampa. Limited seating is available. Register today: http://ow.ly/sEHy50LH2BQ

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Mark your calendars for our second Annual Regional Leaders Luncheon to End Overdose on March 9, 2023 at the beautiful Hotel Alba in Tampa. Limited seating is available, be sure to register early! Register today: http://ow.ly/sEHy50LH2BQ

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IMPORTANT REMINDER: our Law Enforcement & First Responders Summit & luncheon is POSTPONED due to Tropical Storm Nicole. We have worked with the venue to secure a new date in early January. Please mark January 10th on your calendar. Stay tuned & stay safe!

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Pasco County’s NOPE Candlelight Vigil will take place on November 17th at Pasco Hernando State College. See below for details!

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Live Tampa Bay was proud to attend the Hillsborough County NOPE Candlelight Vigil last night: A beautiful memorial for those we have lost to overdose.

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Pasco ASAP will be hosting their annual NOPE Candlelight Vigil on November 17th. Please RSVP in the below link.

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Pasco County is currently in an overdose spike alert. They have had six overdoses in a 24 hour period. Four of the six OD’s were along US-19 from SR-52 to County Line Rd. If you or a loved one in Pasco needs help help for a substance use disorder or in need of Narcan, please visit www.empoweredcommunities.org/resources for a comprehensive list of resources in Pasco. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Your Real Stories Studio & Gallery will be open for December's Second Saturday Art Walk. Come experience the immersive exhibit inspired by the set of our latest dance film, Wherever You Go, There You Are. The Your Real Stories Studio & Gallery is located in studios #103 and #105 on the first floor of the ArtsXchange on 22nd St. South....#yourrealstories #artwalk #secondsaturdayartwalk #secondsaturday #stpete #events ... See MoreSee Less

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