Drug, Alcohol and Mental Health Treatment
NY State Assembly explores safe injection sitesSafe injection sites have been adopted in Canada and Europe, but have yet to gain traction in the US. Now, however, that trend might be changing as a growing number of cities and states are ready to take dramatic steps in the fight against the opioid crisis. As reported ... Read More
Community-based organization makes big impact with Naloxone A North Carolina group focused on harm reduction has just reported it's 10,000th life saved by Naloxone. What's even more impressive about this number is that it does not include lives saved by EMT workers. As reported by NCHRC, since August 1, 2013, NCHRC ... Read More
Unscrupulous rehab operators take advantage of the homelessAs insurance providers step up to pay for rehab, unscrupulous rehab providers in California have started to take advantage of the system, luring homeless people into rehabs and collecting hundreds of thousands of dollars in insurance fees. As reported in the ... Read More
Troopers will now carry Narcan to help overdosed driversAs the opioid crisis continues to flood across Florida, and there are increasing numbers of traffic incidents involving drugged drivers, Florida's High Patrol Troopers will start carrying Narcan. As reported in Health News Florida, the move comes as ... Read More
A Utah clinic gives a gift that can save livesThe holiday season can be an especially difficult time for people struggling with depression and addiction as they are reminded of various family issues. To make sure that patients were ready for any problems, one clinic in Utah has given an unusual gift this holiday ... Read More
Holiday Weekend Triggers Surge of Delaware Drug OverdosesIt's supposed to be a time for turkey, stuffing, family and football. However, for 11 Delaware residents, the Thanksgiving weekend turned deadly. “We know that people who are suffering from addiction are vulnerable, and those vulnerabilities often become ... Read More
PA Trends Paint a Grim Picture If currents trends continue, Pennsylvania is facing a surge in death rates over the next decade. According to a new report released by Well Being Trust, a national foundation that aims to improve mental health, the death rate in Pennsylvania from drugs, alcohol and suicide could ... Read More
New Campaign Urges Residents to Carry Overdose KitsTo stem the rising tide of overdose deaths in New York, the state has launched an aggressive new campaign to educate people about the risk of overdoses, especially from powerful synthetic drugs like fentanyl. Among various initiatives, the state is encouraging ... Read More
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