/tags/substance-abuse substance abuse en-US WLRN Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:36:56 GMT /2021-07-30/was-it-reasonable-to-ship-81-million-opioid-pills-to-this-small-west-virginia-city As a landmark federal opioid trial nears completion, West Virginia communities are demanding $2.5 billion in compensation. Drug firms say they acted responsibly in shipping millions of pills. Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:36:56 GMT /2021-07-30/was-it-reasonable-to-ship-81-million-opioid-pills-to-this-small-west-virginia-city Brian Mann /2021-07-21/state-attorneys-general-reach-a-26-billion-national-opioid-settlement Payouts will be spread over the next 18 years, with much of the funding going to help communities struggling with high rates of opioid addiction and overdose deaths. Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:49:00 GMT /2021-07-21/state-attorneys-general-reach-a-26-billion-national-opioid-settlement Brian Mann /news/2021-07-20/florida-second-in-nation-for-overdose-deaths Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that overdose deaths last year increased nearly 30% across the country. In Florida, the rate increased more than 37%. Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:43:01 GMT /news/2021-07-20/florida-second-in-nation-for-overdose-deaths Jacob Wentz /2020-04-20/coronavirus-crisis-spurs-access-to-online-treatment-for-opioid-addiction The federal government has waived a law that required an in-person doctor's visit before patients could be prescribed drugs that quell withdrawal symptoms. That's a boon for patients, counselors say. Mon, 20 Apr 2020 12:30:00 GMT /2020-04-20/coronavirus-crisis-spurs-access-to-online-treatment-for-opioid-addiction Phil Galewitz /show/sundial/2020-04-14/heard-on-sundial-broward-countys-response-coronavirus-vaccine-staying-sober-during-isolation On this Tuesday, April 14, episode of Sundial:Broward sheriff’s response to coronavirusBroward County Sheriff Gregory Tony is facing many challenges to… Tue, 14 Apr 2020 19:04:17 GMT /show/sundial/2020-04-14/heard-on-sundial-broward-countys-response-coronavirus-vaccine-staying-sober-during-isolation /news/2019-11-05/broward-county-to-devote-over-2-million-for-mental-health-substance-abuse-programs Broward County is devoting just over $2 million to help fund mental health and substance abuse programs.The initiative is meant to help young people and… Tue, 05 Nov 2019 22:16:29 GMT /news/2019-11-05/broward-county-to-devote-over-2-million-for-mental-health-substance-abuse-programs /2019-10-28/some-pregnant-women-use-weed-for-morning-sickness-but-fda-cautions-against-it Use of the drug during pregnancy has been linked to higher risk for premature birth and low birth weight. But some women with severe nausea feel they're out of other options. Mon, 28 Oct 2019 09:04:00 GMT /2019-10-28/some-pregnant-women-use-weed-for-morning-sickness-but-fda-cautions-against-it Rhitu Chatterjee /2019-10-10/dont-force-patients-off-opioids-abruptly-new-guidelines-say-warning-of-severe-risks Researchers say chronic pain patients can feel suicidal or risk overdose when taken off medication too quickly. The warnings seek to course-correct after doctors felt pressured to taper drugs rapidly. Thu, 10 Oct 2019 20:35:00 GMT /2019-10-10/dont-force-patients-off-opioids-abruptly-new-guidelines-say-warning-of-severe-risks Will Stone, Allison Aubrey /2019-08-14/education-board-considers-streamlined-misconduct-rules-mandatory-substance-abuse-courses The State Board of Education is poised to consider new rules next week, including a requirement that all public schools begin teaching students each... Wed, 14 Aug 2019 12:39:24 GMT /2019-08-14/education-board-considers-streamlined-misconduct-rules-mandatory-substance-abuse-courses News Service of Florida /2019-04-22/bill-that-expands-access-to-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-treatment-clears-fla-house A bill aimed at making sure people with mental health and substance abuse disorders have access to early intervention and peer mentorship has... Mon, 22 Apr 2019 23:00:29 GMT /2019-04-22/bill-that-expands-access-to-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-treatment-clears-fla-house Abukar Adan