Opioid-related deaths in Myrtle Beach decrease thanks to community response team

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — For the last three years, the Myrtle Beach Opioid Response Team, part of the city’s fire department, has been a lifeline to many facing opioid addiction.

Their work has helped many in the Grand Strand get the help and support they needed to find recovery.

In the years leading up to the team’s formation, city leaders noticed a significant spike in opioid-related incidents, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic…

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