State mental health, substance abuse divisions would merge under governor’s executive order
The Illinois Department of Human Services divisions overseeing mental health and substance abuse would be consolidated under ...
Banker found dead at 28 suspected of ‘possible overdose’ as police report drug evidence at scene
A 28-year-old Jefferies banker who died late last month is suspected to have been the victim of an accidental drug overdose, The Post has learned. Carter McIntosh, a junior tech banker who ...
Workplace drug testing drops: Focus on improved mental health, substance use counseling increases
Federal law still requires cannabis testing for commercial drivers, although it is legal to use marijuana in the state.
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Recovery coaches provide needed support to Mainers with substance abuse disorder
Alaina Cox, director of recovery services for Sweetser, joined Maine's Total Coverage on Friday to talk about the decrease in ...
Ozempic shown to reduce drinking in first trial in alcohol-use disorder
For years, people taking Ozempic or other drugs in the same class for diabetes and weight loss have noticed the medicines don ...
‘High in Plain Sight’ highlights rise of substance abuse issues in Amarillo
First responders, educators, and community leaders learned more about how to help prevent and reduce substance abuse at the ...
Drug bust in Toledo nets fentanyl, guns and money
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A drug bust in Toledo yielded guns, fentanyl and thousands in cash. Following the bust, Toledo Police ...
Ozempic 'Significantly' Lowered 'Alcohol Craving' in First Clinical Trial, with Those Taking the Drug Drinking 40% Less
A new study (the first clinical trial of its kind) has shown that the GLP-1 agonist semaglutide — known by the brand name ...
FDA Grants Fast-Track Designation To Cannabis Withdrawal Syndrome Drug
U.S.-based PleoPharma announced yesterday that the FDA has granted it a fast-track designation for PP-01, a new ...
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Kipchumba Murkomen Proposes Stationing NIS Officers in Universities to Curb Drug Abuse
The Interior CS noted that some time ago, NIS were part of university students, and played a role in thwarting criminal ...
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Grand Jury Returns Indictments on Child Sexual Abuse, Drug Trafficking Charges
The Christian County Grand Jury handed down several indictments on Friday, including on charges of child sexual abuse and ...
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100 advocates for mental health and substance abuse treatment join forces at the Florida capital
Mental health and substance abuse continues to be a serious concern in Florida. Data published last month in Forbes puts the ...