Drug Abuse

Read: Report: Nurse’s Opioid Abuse Caused Bacteria Outbreak in Wisconsin Hospital

Report: Nurse’s Opioid Abuse Caused Bacteria Outbreak in Wisconsin Hospital

Investigators discovered the nurse was removing opioids from syringes and replacing them with a saline solution, causing the bacteria outbreak.

Read: Indiana Pharmacy Robberies Increase Amid Stronger Restrictions on Opioid Prescriptions

Indiana Pharmacy Robberies Increase Amid Stronger Restrictions on Opioid Prescriptions

From 2009 to 2016, there were 651 pharmacy robberies in the state of Indiana, ranking it highest in the nation.

Read: CDC: Teen Vaping Rates Down 27 Percent

CDC: Teen Vaping Rates Down 27 Percent

It is the first decline in the teen vaping trend since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention started surveying users back in 2011.

Read: Commission to Propose HIPAA Changes for Opioid Overdoses

Commission to Propose HIPAA Changes for Opioid Overdoses

HIPAA changes would be necessary for the opioid overdose task force’s expected recommendations to be implemented.

Read: Protecting Police Dogs from Overdoses

Protecting Police Dogs from Overdoses

New drug kits give Narcan to police dogs exhibiting opioid overdose behaviors.

Read: Carfentanil Opioid Emergence Poses Threat to Police, First Responders

Carfentanil Opioid Emergence Poses Threat to Police, First Responders

Several officers and first responders have experienced accidental overdoses after exposure to Carfentanil.

Read: The Legacy of a Police Officer’s Troubled Son

The Legacy of a Police Officer’s Troubled Son

Five years ago, LBPD Deputy Chief Michael Beckman’s son took his own life. Here are some of the lessons he learned from that tragedy.

Read: Penn State Fraternities, Sororities Put on Notice by School President

Penn State Fraternities, Sororities Put on Notice by School President

Penn State has implemented more aggressive measures to combat drinking, hazing and sexual assault in Greek organizations.

Read: Report Shows Depressed Teens More Likely to Use Drugs

Report Shows Depressed Teens More Likely to Use Drugs

The report analyzed major depressive episodes by age, gender and race.

Read: Report Warns of Dangers of Teen Marijuana Use

Report Warns of Dangers of Teen Marijuana Use

Doctors argue relaxed marijuana laws shouldn’t result in relaxed attitudes toward teen drug use.

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