drug overdose

The Most Famous Drug-Addiction Cliche Is Also a Lie – the New Republic

The Most Famous Drug-Addiction Cliche is Also a Lie – The New Republic

The Most Famous Drug–Addiction Cliche is Also a Lie
The New Republic
However, in many ways the addict is the modern-day “nigger”, a term used… Continue reading →

NM Tops in Combating Prescription Drug Abuse

NM tops in combating prescription drug abuse
SANTA FE >> New Mexico received 10 out of 10 possible indicators of promising strategies to help curb prescription drug abuse according to a new Trust for American’s Health (TFAH) report. New Mexico and Vermont are… Continue reading →

Governor Brown Issues Legislative Update

Governor Brown Issues Legislative Update
AB 635 by Assemblymember Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco) – Drug overdose treatment: liability. AB 647 by Assemblymember Wesley … Criminal offenders: rehabilitation. SB 534 by Senator Ed Hernandez (D-West Covina) – Health and care facilities.… Continue reading →

Report: Kansas Has Eighth Lowest Drug Overdose Mortality Rate in US – Topeka Capital Journal

Report: Kansas has eighth lowest drug overdose mortality rate in US – Topeka Capital Journal

Report: Kansas has eighth lowest drug overdose mortality rate in US
Topeka Capital Journal
The report also finds that Kansas received four out of 10… Continue reading →

Fighting Prescription Drug Abuse – KARE

Fighting prescription drug abuse – KARE

Fighting prescription drug abuse
KARE
A new report from the Trust for America's Health finds more than half of states are not doing enough to stop the growth. West Virginia had the highest rate… Continue reading →

Marijuana Ads Stir the Pot Over Drug Safety, Free Speech – Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Marijuana ads stir the pot over drug safety, free speech – Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Marijuana ads stir the pot over drug safety, free speech
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
The Portland vote is the first ballot test for legalization backers since last November, when… Continue reading →