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The Opioid Epidemic


Opium has been around for thousands of years. It was grown in the Mediterranean region as early as 5000 BC and is now cultivated in many countries around the world. Opium is derived from the poppy plant, Papaver somniferum. 

An opioid epidemic has gripped the United States, beginning in the 1990s, and has been the cause of over 645,000 deaths throughout the country. (CDC - Opioids)

North Carolina, and by extension, Davie County, has not been immune to this epidemic. Both prescription and illicit drugs containing opiates have become an overwhelming cause of overdoses. 
(Opioid Fact Sheet)

Davie County Sheriff's Office, in conjunction with other county and state agencies, works diligently every day to battle this crisis by investigating and pursuing criminal drug activity in Davie County. 
The Overdose Epidemic - NC Department of Health and Human Services

What is Opium?

What is Fentanyl?

What is Heroin?

What causes opioid addiction, and why is it so tough to combat? - TED-Ed

What can you do?

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  • Home
  • About
    • Davie County Sheriff's Office >
      • The Office of the Sheriff is NOT a Department
      • History of the Office of Sheriff
    • Command Staff
    • Annual Reports
    • Join Our Team
  • Divisons
    • Davie Detention Center
    • Civil Division
    • Animal Services >
      • Adoptable Pets
      • Services
      • Adoption Information
      • FAQs
      • Spay and Neuter Clinic - Humane Society
      • Helpful Resources
    • Patrol >
      • School Resource Officers
      • Crime Map
    • Narcotics >
      • The Opioid Epidemic
    • Criminal Investigations
  • News and Events
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Us
    • Submit a Tip
    • Davie County Accident Reports
    • Citizen Feedback
    • Hire an Off Duty Deputy
    • Extra Patrol Request
    • Requests >
      • Security Checks
      • Schedule a Tour
      • Speaking Engagements
  • Resources
    • Community Resource Portal
    • Davie County
    • Victim Rights
    • Dragonfly House
    • Davie County Emergency Alerts
    • Additional Resources >
      • North Carolina Sex Offender Registry
      • Amber Alert
      • FBI Most Wanted