Laced Heroin Linked to 5 Overdose Deaths in Nassau
Laced heroin linked to 5 overdose deaths in Nassau
The drug's presence on Long Island caused alarm among public health officials and law enforcement agencies, leading Nassau County to issue a "contaminated heroin alert" Fridayafternoon in an effort to prevent… Continue reading
Page – Overreacting to Celebrity Drug Deaths
Page – Overreacting To Celebrity Drug Deaths
As a long-time fan of Philip Seymour Hoffman's work, I view the widespread reactions of grief over his death with a mixture of appreciation and dread. As a fan, I appreciate the recognition… Continue reading
Heroin Addicts Who Want Help Face Insurance Denials
Heroin addicts who want help face insurance denials
"A lot of these heroin users now have families, and the insurers aren't looking at them the same way as someone who's homeless or living in a drug house," said Robert Lebman,… Continue reading
Woman Charged in Knife Attack Waives Hearing, Headed for Trial
Woman charged in knife attack waives hearing, headed for trial
The victim provided a written statement about the incident to police, noting that Hardy is a cocaine user who was set to be flown to Florida the next day to… Continue reading
“Time to Act”: SLANA Hosts Public Forum on Drug Abuse
“Time To Act”: SLANA hosts public forum on drug abuse
“The attitudes of people towards drug users must change,” she observed. Disclosing that the state is interested in taking steps to rehabilitate she said “if the courts find a convict… Continue reading
What's Happening Today in the North Valley
What's happening today in the north valley
Fundraiser for Butte County Sheriff's Mounted Posse. Jim Nuzzo, 893-8714. Idea Fabrication Labs: 3-6 p.m. 603 Orange St. Artists reception for "Myriad Wonder" by Johnny Dutro. Driftwood is transformed by the … Interpretive… Continue reading