Drug, Alcohol and Mental Health Treatment
Connecticut Troopers rescue overdosed manAs the opioid crisis continues its toll, there are increasing numbers of drugged driving incidents in which the driver overdoses while behind the wheel. As reported by the CT Post, Connecticut State Police are reminding residents that driving on drugs or alcohol can be a ... Read More
Scout leader arrested on heroin chargesKevin Saunders, a scout leader in Staten Island, should probably have paid closer attention to the scout oath to "help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight." As reported in the NY Daily News, Saunders is now facing ... Read More
Wrestler and former addict Richard Jensen shares his story to students A recovering addict, and champion wrestler, Richard Jensen recently shared his story with students at Warsaw Middle/High School in upstate New York. As reported in the DailyNewsOnline.com, after high school, instead of accepting a wrestling ... Read More
Grieving family shares the memory of their sonWhen the Majchrzak family in East Lyme lost their 24-year-old son Danny to opioid addiction, they decided to share his story in the hopes of making a difference. As reported in TheDay.com, last Feb. 3, the Majchrzaks got the call they had been dreading for nearly six ... Read More
LAPD officers participate in a unique addiction counseling programIt's no secret that first responders, firefighters and police officers face incredible on the job stress. Unfortunately, this stress often leads to addiction issues at home and on the job as they try to deal with the enormous pressure they face day after ... Read More
Legendary rocker accidentally overdosed on mix of pain medsThe music world was stunned when Tom Petty died suddenly last fall. Now, the coroner's report has revealed that Petty was on a deadly mix of pain meds related to a broken hip. As reported by TMZ, The autopsy report says when paramedics arrived he was in full ... 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
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