Substance Abuse
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‘Army of hope’: UW Health opens walk-in clinic specializing in opioid use disorder
A walk-in clinic specializing in opioid use disorder opened in Madison this year. The clinic’s medical director says no other clinic in Dane County offers this combination of services.
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Wisconsin leads US in safe prescription drug disposal program
Wisconsin collected the most unused prescription drugs in the country during the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s most recent Drug Take Back Day.
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Mail order Narcan expands access in Racine County
Thirteen orders for Narcan have been filled through the Mail Me Narcan program, which the City of Racine Public Health Department launched May 10.
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Here’s the designated collection sites where you can safely dispose of medicine this weekend
The goal of National Drug Take Back Day is to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposal of prescription medications, while also educating the general public about the potential for substance abuse.
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Using opioid settlement dollars, DHS proposes new focus on preventing substance abuse
State officials say increased funding from the national settlements against opioid manufacturers and retailers should help the state invest more in education and prevention.
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Milwaukee County center reinstates family visits for incarcerated people
Chantell Jewell spoke to “The Morning Show” about her goals for the Milwaukee Community Reintegration Center and how punishment shouldn’t be the goal of the criminal justice system.
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Baldwin calls for action on fentanyl epidemic ahead of State of the Union address
A Wisconsin police chief says more funding is needed to help protect officers, who are being exposed to fentanyl while on duty.
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Wisconsin’s Untitled Art is a leader in the nonalcoholic beer industry
Waunakee-based Untitled Art discovered a demand for nonalcoholic beverages during the pandemic.
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Local health leaders say fentanyl continues to drive overdose deaths in Wisconsin
The prevalence of fentanyl in all types of illegal drugs is prompting health leaders to urge a new approach to addressing substance use.
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8 weeks of free medication available to help people quit tobacco
A counseling service in Wisconsin is quadrupling its free supply of medication to help people quit all tobacco products.