Heroin Overdose Suspected in Brentwood Man's Death

Heroin overdose suspected in Brentwood man's death
In February, the Department of Health and Human Services' Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services released its latest findings about heroin use in New Hampshire. It reported that heroin use has reached … prescription drugs to manage pain. Quinn said … Read more on Seacoastonline.com

Fast facts about some obstacles to heroin sobriety
But of the 23.1 million Americans who needed treatment for drugs or alcohol in 2012, only 2.5 million people received aid at a specialty facility. There simply aren't enough beds at treatment facilities to meet the demand. There are about 12,000 … Read more on Press News

More needed to halt spread of drug abuse
I don't have an alcoholic family member right now, but a Blade reader who has been following my occasional columns educating myself on addiction invited me to come to her Al-Anon meeting, with prior notice and approval of the members. Two things really … Read more on Toledo Blade

Franklin Township man to join drug court after pleading guilty to home burglary
As an alternative to going to prison, drug court allows certain offenders to participate in a rigorous program that includes regular court appearances, drug treatment, frequent and random drug testing, and intensive supervision by probation officers … Read more on The Star-Ledger