Public Attitudes and Policy Toward Drug Addiction Shift
Public attitudes and policy toward drug addiction shift
In this Jan. 22, 2014 file photo, Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick gestures during a news conference at the Statehouse in Boston. Patrick last week ordered an outright ban on prescribing and dispensing… Continue reading
Casey, Local Law Enforcement Push for Bill to Curb Prescription Drug Abuse
Casey, local law enforcement push for bill to curb prescription drug abuse
“While combating drug abuse ultimately falls on local law enforcement, the federal government has a role to play as well. If we're not putting dollars on the table… Continue reading
Is a Person More Likely to Abuse Meth or Marijuana?
Question by Frank White: Is a person more likely to abuse Meth or Marijuana?
Marijuana is a schedule l substance. This is how the government describes Marijuana-
“Schedule I drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with no currently… Continue reading
Guest Opinion: Examining the Physician's Perspective on Opiate Abuse
Guest Opinion: Examining the physician's perspective on opiate abuse
His directive that first responders carry Naloxone is something we have long supported. The $ 20 million commitment for treatment is a good initial response to increase help for addicts. His… Continue reading
Prineville Man, 73, Recounts Tackling Intruder
Prineville man, 73, recounts tackling intruder
Monday night, a woman identifying herself as Labauve's sister, Alena Labauve, posted a comment to NewsChannel 21's article on the incident, saying that her brother "is getting help for his alcoholism and drug addiction."… Continue reading
FDA Approves Easy-to-Use Heroin Overdose Antidote
FDA approves easy-to-use heroin overdose antidote
WASHINGTON — Friends and family will be able to take the first step to save a loved one from an overdose of heroin or powerful painkillers called opioids. The Food and Drug Administration on… Continue reading