Beaufort County reports a decline in drug overdoses, from 159 in 2022 to 120 in 2024, attributing it to community efforts.

Beaufort County has seen a drop in drug overdoses, from 159 in 2022 to 120 in 2024, with deaths falling from seven to five. The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office credits collaborative efforts with community partners, treatment programs, and public awareness campaigns. The office made 57 felony drug arrests and seized a significant amount of fentanyl. The county jail also offers medication-assisted therapy to inmates to reduce recidivism.

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