Heroin users constantly face risk of overdose, death
Heroin users constantly face risk of overdose, death
Naloxone, injected into muscle tissue, counters the effects of the heroin or other opiate. Commonly … Even before the Good Samaritan Law took effect, "Ryan," another addict who underwent treatment in Wilmington, made the call to 911. "I was dating a …… Continue reading
Roundup: More Proposed Cuts at USDA
Roundup: More Proposed Cuts at USDA
Rural housing advocates not pleased with proposed budget • Cheaper ways to inspect meat and poultry • Rural Arizona missing out on job growth • Meth has become epidemic in Ohio • Wind energy to spur growth in Iowa? • Rural roads … Overall,… Continue reading
Counterpoint: Addiction is complex, and so is treatment
Counterpoint: Addiction is complex, and so is treatment
While methadone and buprenorphine restrict one's ability to get high on narcotics, they do nothing to inhibit the use of benzodiazepines, methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, alcohol or any other mood-altering substance. Those who do not examine and … Read more on Minneapolis Star Tribune… Continue reading
Woman jailed after substance sickens arresting officer
Woman jailed after substance sickens arresting officer
A probable cause statement says Officer Daniel Dearborn had to seek medical treatment after he came in contact with a substance allegedly found on Ellzey after she was placed in, then taken out of a patrol car. Ellzey was arrested during a meth… Continue reading
Florida couple 'found in mobile home with crystal meth' accused of abandoning …
Florida couple 'found in mobile home with crystal meth' accused of abandoning …
A couple in Florida have been accused of child neglect for reportedly abandoning their three children in woodland after police found their mobile home was “filled” with burnt syringes, crystal meth and old packets of food.… Continue reading
Meth-related arrests in central & northern West Sacramento
Meth-related arrests in central & northern West Sacramento
Police say they found there “methamphetamine for sale, cocaine for sale, marijuana for sale, honey oil concentrated cannabis and a honey oil manufacturing operation,” along with drug packaging equipment. – Robert Sanchez, 37, of North Highlands. Read more on WestSac.com
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