The pandemic continues to affect virtually every aspect of American life, and that, sadly, also includes those suffering with an addiction – including opioids.
Tag: Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Giving Away Free Naloxone To Combat Overdoses
The state is set to give away one free dose of naloxone on September 25th from 9 AM to 3 PM.
Misleading Post About Contaminated Meth Receives Backlash
Local officials say the Facebook post, which was later deleted, was made in bad judgment. Officials in Pennsylvania say that a Facebook post by a constable offering to test meth for influenza was misleading and irresponsible. “If you have recently purchased meth in Northampton, Monroe, Lehigh or Bucks Counties, it may be contaminated with the… Continue reading Misleading Post About Contaminated Meth Receives Backlash
Pennsylvania's Top Court Issues Ruling About Drug Use During Pregnancy
The mother at the center of the case was using opioid painkillers and cannabis when she became pregnant in 2016. A Pennsylvania court last week ruled that using drugs during pregnancy doesn’t count as child abuse, siding with a mother whose baby was taken by the state in 2017. At the heart of the case… Continue reading Pennsylvania's Top Court Issues Ruling About Drug Use During Pregnancy
Meth, Opioid Abuse Intertwine In Pennsylvania
“They go hand-in-hand. Many are literally just making meth, just to sell it, and support their heroin habit,” said a Pennsylvania police chief. As the nation focuses on the dangers of the synthetic opioid fentanyl, use of methamphetamine has continued to rise around the country. However, in rural Pennsylvania, law enforcement said that there is… Continue reading Meth, Opioid Abuse Intertwine In Pennsylvania
New Website Helps People Find Addiction Treatment Services
The live, online resource helps connect individuals and family members seeking addiction treatment options and related services throughout Pennsylvania. A series of simple questions may be a crucial link for Pennsylvania residents struggling with drug dependency. The Drug and Alcohol Referral Tool (DART) is a live, online resource that can connect individuals and family members seeking… Continue reading New Website Helps People Find Addiction Treatment Services
Can Blue Lights Deter Public Drug Use?
Public health experts say the blue lights make people more prone to hurting themselves and further stigmatize those who struggle with addiction. As the nation struggles with an ever-worsening opioid epidemic, some retailers are experimenting with an innovative solution to curb the drug use that takes place in their facilities. According to USA Today, a… Continue reading Can Blue Lights Deter Public Drug Use?