A 15-year-old who was a Virginia Beach student died from her injuries Saturday night. An 18-year-old survived but remains in the hospital, the police chief said.
Nearly 1,500 people have found themselves in Virginia emergency departments for opioid overdoses in the first two months of 2024, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
Virginia Beach’s 24-hour detox and drug-rehabilitation center closed in November 2021 as it struggled to man the necessary shifts needed to care for those seeking help. Now, the leaders of Pathways Center at Birdneck Circle maintain that have found a solution. The center offered crisis stabilization for suicidal people and medical withdrawal programs for as many as 16 people at a time over .
The aftermath of Nashville’s school shooting could have lingering effects in children. Psychologists suggest talking with your child to know how to navigate any trauma they might be experiencing.