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New York Times Story Details Hudson Heroin Epidemic – 77Square.com
New York Times story details Hudson heroin epidemic – 77Square.com
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New York Times story details Hudson heroin epidemic
77Square.com State Rep. John Nygren, R-Marinette, has introduced bills that focus on prevention and treatment rather than punishment, and immunity for people calling 911 to report an overdose, prompted by his daughter's heroin addiction. Those measures have passed … Families still struggle with problems of heroin and painkiller overdoses |
Heroin Addiction – Google News
Stay Tuned | Heroin | “Addiction” Is a Horrible Word to Speak – Stay Tuned | Heroin | 8 of 9 Casey Nolen hosts this weekly discussion series featuring input from participants via Facebook, Twitter and Google+ Hangouts. St…
IMPD Effort Will Put Heroin Antidote Into the Hands of Officers – Indianapolis Star
IMPD effort will put heroin antidote into the hands of officers – Indianapolis Star
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IMPD effort will put heroin antidote into the hands of officers
Indianapolis Star Beginning next month, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is piloting a new program that puts a life-saving heroin and opioid prescription drug antidote in the hands of officers. The drug … Naloxone also sends the person into withdrawal … Indianapolis police to carry heroin OD antidote Indianapolis police to carry drug that reverses heroin overdose Indianapolis police officers to carry heroin overdose antidote in effort to … |
Heroin Withdrawal – Google News
The HOPE Agenda: Addressing the Resurgence of Heroin in Wausau – November 7, 2013. Featuring John Nygren, Wisconsin State Representative, 89th Assembly District-Republican. This lecture will address: *How personal family t…
Lawmakers to Take Up Bills on Heroin Abuse, Labor Contracts – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Lawmakers to take up bills on heroin abuse, labor contracts – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Lawmakers to take up bills on heroin abuse, labor contracts
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Madison — The state would expand the fight against heroin abuse and approve labor contracts with the few remaining state employee unions, under proposals coming before lawmakers Tuesday. If the heroin bills become law, users of the deadly drug would … State Rep. John Nygren Authors 4 Bills To Curb Heroin Overdoses Lawmakers return to Madison for heroin bill vote |
Heroin Deaths Rise in Dane County, Drug’s Toll Increasing – 77Square.com
Heroin deaths rise in Dane County, drug’s toll increasing – 77Square.com
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Heroin deaths rise in Dane County, drug's toll increasing
77Square.com Safe Communities has sought to address the supply and demand problems that contribute to prescription drug abuse, which often leads to heroin addiction, Wittke said. On the supply side, that means working with doctors and clinicians to reduce the … |
Heroin Addiction – Google News
Lawmaker’s daughter battles heroin addiction – State Rep. John Nygren, R-Marinette, has proposed a series of bills dealing with heroin. The ideas come from his experience with his addicted daughter.
Larry Kenton Accused of Hurling Bricks, Racial Slurs Before Escaping on Ex …
Larry Kenton Accused Of Hurling Bricks, Racial Slurs Before Escaping On Ex …
He also screamed racial slurs at and attacked two other African-American kids, one of whom had to be treated by paramedics, WESH.com reported. Kenton attempted to escape the scene by hopping on his ex-wife's bike and pedaling away, but he was quickly …
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Kifowit to Host Drug Abuse Awareness Discussion
AURORA, Ill. – To address concerns over media reports of increased drug use in the community, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is hosting a panel discussion with the Illinois State Police and several local organizations focused on drug abuse …
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Harry Frederick Suniville Set Himself On Fire While Stealing Gasoline: Police
Portland firefighters extinguished the fire and medical personnel treated Suniville for injuries. His vehicle was … Police in Aurora, Ill., say they discovered Daniel Selmon was growing marijuana when they spotted a large bonfire he allegedly lit to …
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Vos Outlines Priorities — Fighting Heroin Abuse Among Top Items for …
Vos outlines priorities — Fighting heroin abuse among top items for …
RACINE — Education reform, economic development and curbing drug abuse will be top focus areas in the Assembly early next year, according to state Rep. Robin Vos. In a recent visit with The Journal Times Editorial Board, Assembly Speaker Vos, …
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Ohio 'Dirty Bieber Bandit' fights heroin addiction
HILLIARD, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man whose heroin addiction drove him to rob a bank at 18 to pay his debts says he plans to stay clean after his early release from prison. Clay Kilpatrick warns that people should avoid heroin at all costs, saying it's a …
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Heroin use is a scourge that must be confronted
Federal, state and local governments must support drug treatment, low-cost housing and job training programs for those addicts who try to kick their habits. It's unacceptable that funding for drug abuse treatment programs in Thurston and Mason counties …
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