Getty Images Opioid abuse not only produces social and human tragedy, but it also imposes massive financial burdens on society. When individuals fall into addiction, the costs ripple through healthcare systems, criminal justice, productivity, and public budgets. However, evidence shows that investing in prevention and treatment is not only more humane, but far cheaper in…
‘We knew it was working’: After facing uncertainty over its future, a locally designed day treatment program at Sault Area Hospital has evolved into a critical tool in combating our city’s opioid crisis EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of an ongoing SooToday series — ‘Turning the Tide’ — that explores potential solutions to…
Federal agencies are preparing new guidance on recovery housing, transitional housing and long-term recovery supports. The shift comes at a time when communities face growing pressure from rising addiction, repeat overdoses and a widening gap between treatment and stable housing. Programs serving people in recovery need clearer expectations, stronger coordination and sustainable funding that reflects…
Communities across the country are grappling with how to best use opioid settlement funds — and Sonoma County is no exception. The recent debate over how to allocate this funding, including concerns about risk, transparency and accountability, calls for thoughtful discussion. But it also requires perspective — and a clear acknowledgment of our shared moral…
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In Grand Junction, Colorado, the Alano Club stepped up this Christmas season by hosting marathon meetings to support people battling addiction. The nearly 40-year-old organization kept its doors open around the clock on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, offering a safe space when many other resources shut down for the holidays. What Is the Alcathon…
Rising cost of car insurance FOX LOCAL Host Ariyl Onstott and Atlanta insurance broker John D’Angelo explore why car insurance costs are on the rise. ATLANTA – Has your car insurance cost increased recently? If so, you are not alone—and it’s probably not your fault. We recently asked our Facebook followers if they had noticed…
Federal agencies are preparing new guidance on recovery housing, transitional housing and long-term recovery supports. The shift comes at a time when communities face growing pressure from rising addiction, repeat overdoses, and a widening gap between treatment and stable housing. Programs serving people in recovery need clearer expectations, stronger coordination and sustainable funding that reflects…
DETROIT (WXYZ) — For many people, the holidays represent the most wonderful time of the year. But for those recovering from substance abuse, this season can be the most triggering period they face. Watch Demetrios Sanders’ video report: Holiday season brings increased relapse risk for those in addiction recovery According to the Center for Network…
Nick Reiner’s arrest caught on surveillance camera Nick Reiner, the son of Rob Reiner, was arrested following the death of the acclaimed Hollywood director and his wife, Michele Singer. Nick Reiner, the son of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner who is facing murder charges in the deaths of his parents, has been prescribed medication…
