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Hennepin County Invests $9M to Combat Opioid Crisis

1/12/2025

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Hennepin County, Minnesota, is grappling with a severe opioid crisis that hits marginalized communities the hardest. Youth, poverty, and mental health struggles amplify the risk, with Indigenous and Somali residents facing the brunt of the impact. Early detection of opioid use disorder is vital, and the county is stepping up, investing nearly $9 million to provide essential resources like naloxone and combat these disparities.

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Story summary

Hennepin County, Minnesota, is grappling with a severe opioid crisis that hits marginalized communities the hardest. Youth, poverty, and mental health struggles amplify the risk, with Indigenous and Somali residents facing the brunt of the impact. Early detection of opioid use disorder is vital, and the county is stepping up, investing nearly $9 million to provide essential resources like naloxone and combat these disparities.