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Community bail funds face backlash from GOP lawmakers after a 2020 surge in popularity

Jessica overcame drug addiction and homelessness with support from a community bail fund, enabling her to reconnect with her family and work at a mental health program.

fromIndependent

Ciara Kelly: The softer society is on drugs, the more mainstream they become. We should be debating the merits of liberal attitudes

Compassion and acceptance of drug addiction have increased over the past 25 years, with reduced stigma and improved understanding.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Dealer, San Jose father charged with murder in fentanyl death of Baby Phoenix

There is a dangerous myth that drug addiction only has a single victim - the drug addict. Sadly, today's new case and new charges demonstrate there are many victims, including those who never intentionally ingest an opioid.

Public health

fromwww.housingwire.com

Minnesota housing program under federal fraud investigation

Costs of Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services program surged from $2.5 million to $104 million, and fraud vulnerabilities have been identified.

How a single overdose in Vermont unraveled an empire of heroin

On the floor of a dimly lit motel room, a frantic woman begged for help as her boyfriend lay unresponsive, surrounded by the chaos of everyday life, including the innocent presence of their toddler daughter, highlighting the tragic impact of addiction.

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'I suffered abuse at a children's home but was denied support cash on a technicality'

Max was denied support after being placed in care post-1995, despite experiencing abuse in children's homes.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Purple heart army veteran self-deports after 50 years from country I fought for'

Veteran Sae Joon Park left for South Korea due to immigration issues linked to drug addiction and Trump's policies.

fromwww.npr.org

Fentanyl deaths among the young are dropping. Can the trend continue?

Drug deaths among Americans under 35 are significantly declining, saving thousands of lives each year after a decade of devastation.

fromwww.npr.org

Drug deaths plummet among young Americans as fentanyl carnage eases

Gen Z experiences a notable reduction in fatal overdose risk, particularly among those aged 20 to 29.

fromwww.npr.org

Fentanyl deaths among the young are dropping. Can the trend continue?

Drug deaths among Americans under 35 are significantly declining, saving thousands of lives each year after a decade of devastation.

fromwww.npr.org

Drug deaths plummet among young Americans as fentanyl carnage eases

Gen Z experiences a notable reduction in fatal overdose risk, particularly among those aged 20 to 29.

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Mission District

Sixth Street Triage Center closes after four months

East Bay (California)

fromThe Oaklandside

Living on the streets in tough. Health officials say moving indoors comes with unique risks

Transitioning from homelessness to shelter is complex, as new challenges arise.

Living indoors can be confining and lead to isolation for former unhoused individuals.

NYC politics

Mayor Daniel Lurie Promises 'New Era of Accountability' In New Homelessness Plan

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Mission District

Sixth Street Triage Center closes after four months

East Bay (California)

fromThe Oaklandside

Living on the streets in tough. Health officials say moving indoors comes with unique risks

Transitioning from homelessness to shelter is complex, as new challenges arise.

Living indoors can be confining and lead to isolation for former unhoused individuals.

Mayor Daniel Lurie Promises 'New Era of Accountability' In New Homelessness Plan

Mayor Lurie launches "Breaking the Cycle" plan to address homelessness, addiction, and mental health with greater accountability for nonprofits.

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fromPsychology Today

Where Is the Anti-Fentanyl Truth Campaign?

Most people who inject drugs today understand the risks but have lost executive control. Brain imaging shows that people addicted to drugs have reduced cognitive functioning.”

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As fentanyl deaths slow, meth comes for Maine

Portland, Maine is facing a methamphetamine crisis as opioid use declines, bringing new challenges and mental health concerns.

fromwww.newhamrecorder.co.uk

Mum is latest victim of killer 'novel synthetic opioid', court hears

Laura Handford died from a drug overdose involving multiple substances after a long battle with addiction.

fromPsychology Today

Addiction and Original Sin

Incomplete messages about drug risks can lead to poor decision-making regarding substance use.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Inside the UK's first drug consumption room podcast

The Thistle clinic in Glasgow aims to reduce drug-related deaths by providing support for hard-to-reach populations, focusing on harm reduction.

London politics

fromcyclingnews.com

'I'm on the front foot now' - Bradley Wiggins on road to recovery following bankruptcy

Bradley Wiggins has turned his life around after bankruptcy, focusing on recovery from financial troubles and personal issues like addiction.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Stuck in a nightmare': A Kashmiri woman's battle with heroin addiction

Kashmir is experiencing a severe drug addiction epidemic, particularly impacting youth.

The number of drug users in Kashmir has sharply increased, overtaking Punjab's statistics.

fromwww.bbc.com

'I was drawn into a secretive world of chemsex and it turned me into a zombie'

Chemsex can initially feel liberating but often leads to addiction and deterioration of life quality.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Getting help for addiction via alcohol rehab in London - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Substance misuse creates harmful outcomes not just for affected individuals, but also for families and communities, particularly evident in Londonâs Hackney region.

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fromwww.nytimes.com

They Entered Treatment. Drugs, Overdoses and Deaths Followed.

Many drug-treatment programs fail to provide supportive environments, contributing to relapses and overdose deaths.

Passenger in deadly Highway 401 wrong-way crash pleads guilty, released on probation | CBC News

Manpreet Gill received jail time and probation for his role in a robbery linked to a deadly crash, with potential immigration consequences looming.

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

This month's museum acquisitions round-up: Nan Goldin, Artemisia Gentileschi and Picasso

"Nothing compares with seeing the newly rediscovered, emotive original in person, with its bold design, delicate brushwork, and subtle variations of light and shadow."

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fromwww.theguardian.com

Cannabis could help people cut down or stop opioid use, research shows

Cannabis may assist in reducing opioid use, supported qualitatively by USC research on drug user experiences.

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