Drug, Alcohol and Mental Health Treatment
Governor takes the lead in addressing NJ opioid crisisDuring his final year in office, NJ Governor Chris Christie spent a great deal of time and budget to address the state's ongoing opioid crisis. As reported by NJ Spotlight, Christie has invested heavily in addressing addiction in recent months, reallocating some ... 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
In Dallas, Roadside Warriors Help Struggling AddictsMicah Petty does not look like your typical super-hero, but out on the streets of suburban Dallas, she is bringing hope and saving lives. When approaching addicts, at first they are not sure whether or not to trust the friendly woman in her white Ford Escape. ... Read More
Not Your Typical Small Town Parade In OhioResidents of Newark, Ohio held a rally this weekend that had nothing to do with politics or the latest sporting triumph. Instead, they came out to raise attention to the ongoing opioid crisis that has cut across their town, like so many other towns across Ohio. More than just ... Read More
Cocaine and Heroin Deaths Surge in MiamiMiami has had a long and well-deserved reputation for cocaine and drug use, though recent years have been relatively quiet. New data though, shows that cocaine and heroin use are back with a vengeance in the Miami area. Cocaine-related deaths averaged more than 35 a month in ... Read More
Tampa Crackdown on Pills Pushes Users Back to Cocaine and HeroinPublic health and law-enforcement officials in Tampa are struggling to combat a surge in drug-related deaths. As a crackdown on so-called "pill mills" made it more difficult to obtain prescription pain-killers, addicted users have turned to purchasing ... Read More
Gruesome Stabbing on Busy Suburban Philadelphia RoadSuburban Philadelphia has been no stranger to the opioid crisis - but things took a violent turn in Plymouth Township last week as a young couple from West Norriton decided to simply kill their dealer instead of paying him. Ridge Pike was the scene for a grisly ... Read More
TV Stars Struggle On and Off the ScreenAs fans know, Teen Mom is filled with drama, love and loss, and also dark struggles. For many of the actors, these struggles spill over into real life. Jenelle Evans struggled to get clean from heroin while Catelynn Lowell self-mediated with marijuana. Now, Chelsea’s ex, Adam ... Read More
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