Unreal - A consultant who coached prison inmates to lie about #drug use, claiming that they were addicted when they weren't in an effort to reduce their sentences, gets probation. That is stooping to a new low. @USNews https://t.co/Q8GfRUyLo5
Love that @PhxPDChief Jeri Williams has officers attend 8-hour mental health first aid course to help them better identify people who are mentally ill or have substance abuse problems. #compassion#erasethestigma https://t.co/Dn70mHIZNj
So concerning: Warning pregnant women not to drink #alcohol w/ punitive consequences can backfire by them avoiding prenatal care altogether. #education#awareness https://t.co/c4HdGGWC7B
Yes, we need access to #harmreduction, "clean needles & a supervised place where [ppl] can use, that isn’t the Amtrak bathroom, the Starbucks bathroom, the subway...to elevate our respect & dignity for the plight of citizens." @phillyinquirer https://t.co/SYS76wZcmQ
Getting a large #opioid Rx after heart & lung surgery often leads to misuse according to a recent study. Sounds like we need better doctor education protocols. https://t.co/kOMOa14oTP
An Oklahoma judge is expected to issue a historic ruling today on whether Johnson & Johnson will be held responsible for the state’s #opioidcrisis. What do u think? @CNBC@JNJNews https://t.co/ujaeHhDoPr
It's hard to believe, but some babies exposed to #drugs are kicked out of their daycare centers. Fortunately, there is a special place for them. #erasethestigma#havecompassion@CNN https://t.co/2CzqA5XJ5w
Domenica Personti, CEO of Bracebridge Hall captured this amazing photo at the recent NCAD conference in Baltimore! We love when our employees have hidden talents. Thanks, Domenica! #WeDoRecover
Such an amazing story of determination! After overcoming #addiction, @penn_state student finds purpose & receives special award. #recovery https://t.co/RHPET5VZKS
News flash: Contrary to widespread belief, #cannabis#addiction is possible. It may not happen to everyone, but its addictive potential is still very real for some. https://t.co/RBuO7CjGDt
"What Would You Do?" TV show recently featured a segment about the #opioidcrisis. A little awkward/unrealistic & playing for ratings maybe, but one can still appreciate them raising #awareness. @ABC https://t.co/Q1vLK8o2Gh
One agency gave out test strips for detecting #fentanyl as part of a #harmreduction effort. Love this idea & would love to see more of it. @USNews@AP https://t.co/SuqeQKq8eU
Despite opposition from federal prosecutors, the mayor of Somerville, Mass is pledging to open a clinic next year where doctors & nurses would monitor illegal #drug use, could reverse an #overdose & offer #treatment options. Yes! @WBUR https://t.co/YckJF6gqk8