House Bill 430 is named after Solomon Wynn, a New Hanover County high school student who died in 2023 from complications related to vaping.
The county said the move was aimed at addressing gaps in crisis services, criminal justice, housing, system access/coordination, and other key areas.
Data from Yale Medicine shows millions of Americans are prone to problem gambling, which can drain finances and have severe impacts on mental health.
The Oscar winner marked the milestone by posting a photo of herself on Instagram holding a small chip engraved with the words "JLC Twenty Five."
Since his infamous, off-key "American Idol" audition in 2004, William Hung's ups and downs included a gambling addiction that ruined his marriage. Now, he's returning to his work as a crime analyst.
The Matthew Perry Foundation has been announced and is founded in the "realization of Matthew's enduring commitment to helping others struggling with the disease of addiction."