Henrico coalition fighting to end opioid misuse among teenagers in Central Virginia
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A Henrico coalition held a town hall for teenagers Wednesday evening, in an effort to fight opioid misuse.
Henrico Too Smart 2 Start, the nonprofit coalition, said their research concluded that opioid misuse is on the rise for kids in Central Virginia.
They are finding the misuse is coming from teens who are taking more than what doctors prescribe, taking other medication, or getting fake pills at parties.
Organizers said they created the town hall because they believed it would be an opportunity to educate teens and create spaces for them to have open dialogue on their experiences.
Several dozen teens gathered for the organization's first town hall at the Richmond Elite Academy.
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