Florida battle against fentanyl is showing results. The state saw a 16% decrease in opioid-related deaths during the first half of 2024. Governor DeSantis credits the C.O.R.E (Coordinated Opioid Recovery) program.
A Crisis That Touches Everyone
I do not think there is anybody in Florida that has not been impacted in one way or another, DeSantis said. Maybe not you, maybe not your immediate family, but you know a co-worker who has lost a family member, or you know a neighbor.
What CORE Does
The program provides a full-spectrum response to opioid addiction and overdoses. It combines law enforcement crackdowns on traffickers with expanded treatment access and Naloxone distribution.
Getting Help in Miami
If you or someone you love is struggling in South Florida, treatment is available. Call SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-4357.
