NBC29 recently interviewed Dr. Chris Holstege, Director of Blue Ridge Poison Center, about the decline in overdose calls this past year. He shared the good news and hopes to identify what is contributing to this success.
Watch his feature: UVA Health reports decline in overdose calls in 2024
Medicine in Motion also recently reported on Blue Ridge Poison Center’s findings. In addition to the decrease in opioid-related calls, BRPC notes a slight drop in THC-related calls.
Dr. Holstege notes that changes in laws and state initiatives may be contributing to the decline in cases. He continues to be concerned about THC edibles being mistaken as candy by young children.
For advice if someone is having an adverse reaction to opioids, THC edibles or any other substance, the Blue Ridge Poison Center is available 24 hours a day, every day: 1.800.222.1222. Calls are free and confidential.