opioid crisis

VT: New Drug in Fentanyl That Naloxone Won’t Reverse

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Apr 3, 2026

A new CDC alert warns that medetomidine — a veterinary sedative synthesized in clandestine labs — is spreading through the Northeast fentanyl supply at explosive…

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Could Maine’s Boofing Debate Reach Vermont Next?

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Oct 25, 2025

Maine’s harm-reduction programs are under fire after reports confirmed publicly funded “boofing kits” — rectal drug-use supplies — distributed through nonprofits receiving state and federal…

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Smoke pot. Play Xbox. Do nothing.

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Aug 25, 2025

Vermont’s shift from a culture of hard work and independence to one of complacency is reflected in its policies. With marijuana dispensaries praised, but no…

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VT’s Climate Spending vs. Drug Interdiction: The Road Not Taken

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Aug 19, 2025

Since 2021, Vermont has spent nearly $300 million on climate initiatives. In the same period, more than 1,000 residents died from drug overdoses—875 from opioids…

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Around Vermont

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Oct 21, 2024

October 21, 2024:Today’s Vermont news showcases a variety of local happenings across the state. Addison County held its annual Middlebury Car Show and Fall Festival,…

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Around Vermont

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Oct 20, 2024

October 20, 2024:Today’s Vermont news highlights community events, public safety updates, and local developments across the state. Vergennes and Rutland counties reported law enforcement actions,…

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Safe Injections, Dangerous State

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Oct 20, 2024

Vermont’s H72 bill establishes a safe injection site in Burlington, aiming to reduce overdose deaths. However, critics argue it will attract more drug trafficking through…