Native Americans in Washington state face opioid and fentanyl overdose rates four times the national average and leaders are calling for more investment in treatment centers and transitional housing to address the problem.
While nationally fentanyl overdoses have declined, Native American fatalities have surged since the pandemic.
Rep. Debra Lekanoff, D-Bellingham, is part of the State Tribal Opioid-Fentanyl Taskforce. She serves Whatcom County, where overdose-related fatalities are the highest in the state.
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