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The nation faces a grim milestone of having a record number of overdose deaths in 2020. One expert says social isolation increased the risk of dying from an overdose.
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Most teenagers’ worlds revolve around school, friends and family. But one Milwaukee teen has also dedicated himself to fighting the opioid epidemic.Neil…
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Drug and alcohol abuse and addiction are a nationwide problem. Wisconsin is no exception. To help address this issue in Ripon, Wis., the Ripon Police…
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COVID-19 has implemented immediate challenges to our health care system and the health of the country. And these immediate and long-term changes pose an…
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Milwaukee County continues to fight an opioid crisis. Overdose deaths peaked in 2017, according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner. But fatalities…
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The Latino population faces many challenges when it comes to barriers to care for addiction — including English proficiency, lack of insurance, and the…
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In general, an estimated 80% of people needing treatment for substance abuse in Wisconsin are not either seeking it or receiving it. Latinos in particular…