Wyoming Unclear of Toll From Prescription Drug AbuseWyoming Unclear of Toll From Prescription Drug AbuseNationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports opioids such as OxyContin and Vicodin were involved in more than 33,000 overdose deaths in 2015.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Federal Judge Sentences Drug DealerWyoming Federal Judge Sentences Drug DealerA count of distributing heroin leading to a death was dismissed at the sentencing.Tom MortonTom Morton
Proposal Would Make Naloxone Available Without Prescription in WyomingProposal Would Make Naloxone Available Without Prescription in WyomingThe Albany County Sheriff's Office and University of Wyoming Police Department began carrying the drug this year.Nick LearnedNick Learned
Deputies Trained to Use NarcanDeputies Trained to Use NarcanSheriff David O’Malley said the hope is that access to naloxone will reduce drug-related deaths in Albany county.Sara TeterSara Teter