June 25th, 2018 by WCBC Radio

The opioid epidemic touches every part of a community and crosses every demographic- but those most devastated by the impact are those least able to protect themselves- the children.  Allegany County Superintendent of Schools Dr David Cox said the first real signs in the public school system  that opioid abuse and overdoses were becoming a problem was about five years ago when absentee rates among elementary kids began to rise…