Substance Abuse
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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.Â
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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.
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Wisconsin’s Untitled Art is a leader in the nonalcoholic beer industry
Waunakee-based Untitled Art discovered a demand for nonalcoholic beverages during the pandemic.
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Local health leaders say fentanyl continues to drive overdose deaths in Wisconsin
The prevalence of fentanyl in all types of illegal drugs is prompting health leaders to urge a new approach to addressing substance use.
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8 weeks of free medication available to help people quit tobacco
A counseling service in Wisconsin is quadrupling its free supply of medication to help people quit all tobacco products.
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With review extended, local leaders say they remain opposed to tribal youth recovery center
Leaders in a northern Wisconsin town remain opposed to plans for a tribal youth recovery center in Oneida County even as county officials are providing more time to review the proposal.
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State grant provides safe, stable housing for homeless people with opioid use disorders
Seven agencies across the state were awarded more than $750,000 in grant funding through the Recovery Voucher Program.
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Milwaukee Health Department plan targets racism as public health crisis
Milwaukee plans to address racism and health equity over the next five years by focusing on challenges like housing, maternal and child health and public safety. Those steps and others were outlined in the newest iteration of the MKE Elevate Community Health Improvement Plan announced Thursday by the City of Milwaukee Health Department. Report authors…