Substance Abuse
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5 Wisconsin communities offering a new option for mental health treatment
Five crisis stabilization centers opened around the state this year, aiming to provide a less-intensive, more affordable for people facing mental health or substance abuse setbacks.
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Wisconsin native creates podcast, group for moms who want to stop drinking alcohol
A sobriety influencer who grew up in Wisconsin discusses her journey of quitting alcohol and the unique challenges moms face when it comes to drinking.
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Regional mental health centers now open across Wisconsin
Five regional crisis stabilization facilities are now open in Wisconsin, a step professionals hope will change the way people with a mental health or substance abuse issue get care.
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‘Army of hope’: UW Health opens walk-in clinic specializing in opioid use disorder
A walk-in clinic specializing in opioid use disorder opened in Madison this year. The clinic’s medical director says no other clinic in Dane County offers this combination of services.
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Wisconsin leads US in safe prescription drug disposal program
Wisconsin collected the most unused prescription drugs in the country during the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s most recent Drug Take Back Day.
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Mail order Narcan expands access in Racine County
Thirteen orders for Narcan have been filled through the Mail Me Narcan program, which the City of Racine Public Health Department launched May 10.
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Here’s the designated collection sites where you can safely dispose of medicine this weekend
The goal of National Drug Take Back Day is to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposal of prescription medications, while also educating the general public about the potential for substance abuse.
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Using opioid settlement dollars, DHS proposes new focus on preventing substance abuse
State officials say increased funding from the national settlements against opioid manufacturers and retailers should help the state invest more in education and prevention.
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Milwaukee County center reinstates family visits for incarcerated people
Chantell Jewell spoke to “The Morning Show” about her goals for the Milwaukee Community Reintegration Center and how punishment shouldn’t be the goal of the criminal justice system.
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Baldwin calls for action on fentanyl epidemic ahead of State of the Union address
A Wisconsin police chief says more funding is needed to help protect officers, who are being exposed to fentanyl while on duty.