On Oct 29, 2018, Scott D. Yost of Rhino Times reported on New Grant for GCSTOP Syringe Exchange Program (SEP):

GUILFORD COUNTY HEALTH DIRECTOR MERLE GREEN SAID THAT COUNTY HEALTH OFFICIALS WILL WORK WITH UNCG FACULTY AND STUDENTS IN SOCIAL SCIENCE FIELDS TO HELP ADDRESS OPIOID ADDICTION AMONG INMATES – A POPULATION WHERE SUBSTANCE ABUSE IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM.