Los Angeles Times

How L.A. County is trying to remake addiction treatment — no more ‘business as usual’

Gary Horejsi wrestled with the decision before him, knowing a life could be in his hands. It was the third time that the woman had used drugs or alcohol since coming to CRI-Help, which runs a 135-bed ...

Grant to help Robeson County Sheriff’s Office continue aiding people with drug addiction

The North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition gave the sheriff’s office nearly $90,000 for its Substance Abuse Freedom and ...
The Gazette

San Francisco starts ban on cash welfare for drug addicts who refuse treatment

(The Center Square) – San Francisco started its ban on county-funded cash assistance for individuals with substance abuse disorders who refuse to engage in treatment. Measure F, approved by voters in ...
The New York Times

It Was a Promising Addiction Treatment. Many Patients Never Got It.

How political red tape and a drug company’s thirst for profits limited the reach of a drug that experts believe could have reduced the opioid epidemic’s toll. Credit...Photo illustration by Ben Denzer ...
The Daily Signal

San Francisco Starts Ban on Cash Welfare for Drug Addicts Who Refuse Treatment

Kenneth Schrupp is a reporter for The Center Square. THE CENTER SQUARE—San Francisco started its ban on county-funded cash assistance for individuals with substance abuse disorders who refuse to ...