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The rate of heroin use in Wisconsin has hit epidemic levels. In 2016, more people died in Wisconsin from overdosing on opioids than in car accidents.Last…
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On Thursday, the City of Milwaukee announced the first-ever Drug Mail Back Program. It will allow you to easily dispose of unused or unwanted prescription…
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"We have this idea that if we are just cruel enough and mean enough ... to people with addiction, that they will suddenly wake up and stop, and that is not the case," journalist Maia Szalavitz says.
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Wisconsin could receive $13 million to help fight opioid addiction, if Congress approves President Obama's request for $1.1 billion to tackle the issue.…
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Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is putting forward an idea to help the country reduce its heroin epidemic. His plan would impact senior citizens.Johnson…
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Living with a family member addicted to drugs can devastate loved ones. They can struggle to set boundaries and be overwhelmed by anger, resentment and…
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There were unpleasant moments on the Assembly floor Tuesday, when a Republican representative made an obscene gesture at Democratic leader Peter Barca.…
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Milwaukee County was struck by a rash of fatal drug overdoses this past weekend. Six people died in a 24-hour period.The medical examiner's office hasn't…
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Wisconsin experienced heated debates in the late 1990s when state leaders considered a fetal protection bill.Some called it the Cocaine Mom bill and it…
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On Wednesday night, city leaders will hold a meeting on the west side for people concerned about heroin's grip.Wisconsin has been bolstering its fight…