Possession of Fentanyl (2022 Update) - North Carolina Criminal …
Feb 23, 2022 · Effective Dec. 1, 2021, fentanyl possession in any amount is treated as a felony. I have been receiving calls about the change and thought a brief post would be useful. Read on for the details. Fentanyl and the fentanyl analogue carfentanil are classified as Schedule II controlled substances. See G.S. 90-90 (2) (e) and (h).
Fentanyl Crisis - NCDOJ
The North Carolina Department of Justice has been leading statewide efforts to address the deadly rise in fentanyl trafficking and fentanyl overdose deaths. NCDOJ is holding accountable the companies that created and fueled this crisis.
The detection of fentanyl only indicates deaths with positive fentanyl toxicology results. The presence of fentanyl at time of death does not necessarily indicate fentanyl as the cause of death.
OCME Toxicology. The detection of fentanyl only indicates deaths with positive fentanyl toxicology results. The presence of fentanyl at time of death does not necessarily indicate fentanyl as the cause of death. Rates calcuated with 2022 county population estimates. Highest Rates of Fentanyl-Positive Deaths Among Counties with >9 deaths:
North Carolina Overdose Epidemic Data | Division of Public …
This site includes monthly overdose surveillance updates, statewide summary data, and interactive visuals of state, regional, and county-level metrics for partners across North Carolina to understand the impacts of the overdose epidemic in their communities.
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (NC OCME) investigates all sudden, unexpected, and violent deaths in North Carolina, including all suspected drug-related or poisoning deaths, and overs.
North Carolina Reports 22% Increase In Overdose Deaths
Feb 21, 2023 · The rise in overdose deaths in recent years is driven by illegally manufactured fentanyl. In 2021, more than 77% of overdose deaths in the state likely involved fentanyl, often in combination with other substances. In response, NCDHHS is expanding access to …
A double-edged sword: North Carolina expands the fight against fentanyl …
Dec 4, 2023 · In North Carolina, most victims of fentanyl-positive deaths are male, White and between the ages of 25 and 44, according to data the state collected from August 2022 to July 2023.
fentanyl only indicates deaths with positive fentanyl toxicology results. The presence of fentanyl at time of death does not necessarily indicate fentanyl as the cause of death. Data Source: NC OCME Toxicology data; NC OCME Toxicology is nationally accredited by the American Board of Forensic Toxicology, Inc. NC OCME Toxicology provides forensic
New Trafficking Fines Coming for Heroin, Fentanyl, and Carfentanil
Nov 22, 2023 · Under the revised G.S. 90-95 (h), if the trafficking offense involves heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil, or any mixtures or derivatives of those substances, the fines will be: If the case involves other types of opioids or opiates, then the former, lower fine amounts will still apply.