GCSTOP in the News

Guilford partnership works to stem rise in opioid deathsGuilford County is experiencing an increase in opioid overdose deaths and emergency department visits, according to county and state data. Guilford County Solution to the Opioid Problem, or GCSTOP, is a partnership between Guilford County Emergency Services and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro that provides education and outreach about the opioid epidemic. Wake Forest University student Jeff Kirkpatrick spoke with program director Michael Thull about the initiative for WFDD.

UNCG and GCSTOP target opioid epidemic and save lives - UNCG MagazineUpdate on May 22, 2023: GCSTOP has received the National Association of Counties (NACO) award in the Risk and Emergency Management category. “This shows the power of collaboration and the strong relationship between Guilford County and UNCG,” said Jim Albright, ES director, Emergency Services, Guilford County Government. A woman drove … Continued

‘Highly prevalent’: Xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer, is making the fentanyl epidemic even deadlierFeatured photo: Xylazine is a veterinary tranquilizer primarily used to sedate large animals that is being circulated along with fentanyl. “Everyone knows

Delays of opioid settlement funds strain nonprofits offering substance use treatment, housingNonprofit leaders are facing tough decisions as they wait for funds announced by the NC Department of Health and Human Services in June.

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