The Fayetteville Police Department is sounding the alarm after a recent spike in suspected fentanyl overdoses.
Those who took Ozempic or a similar drug had a 40% lower chance of overdosing on opioids and a 50% lower chance of getting drunk compared to those who didn't take the medication, the study found.
For survivors and family members in the Triangle, it was a chance to reflect on a growing drug problem.
The Russian tech CEO is among the wealthiest people in the world, with an estimated net worth of $15.5 billion, according to Forbes.
The case dealt with the fate of a company and its leaders who produced and promoted a highly addictive drug, OxyContin, in the early days of an opioid crisis that has claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans and shattered many more.
The county said the move was aimed at addressing gaps in crisis services, criminal justice, housing, system access/coordination, and other key areas.