Federal Cuts Endanger Progress Fighting Opioids, Say Health Leaders

Federal cuts endanger progress fighting opioids, say health leaders

GLEN OAKS, Queens -- The fight against opioid drug addiction and deaths has succeeded at lowering numbers in the last two years, according to federal and state statistics. Still, many drug treatment experts and professionals are concerned about the months and years ahead.  More Local News That was the upshot at a gathering they held at Zucker Hillside Hospital on Tuesday. The group, the Coalition of Medication-Assisted Treatment Providers …

Trump Cuts Imperil North Carolina Court to Alleviate Opioid Crisis

As the Justice Department slashes funding to programs across the U.S., Wilkes County’s planned recovery court was halted before it started.

Sheriff Dewees: Cooperation Among Law Enforcement Key To Battling Illicit Drugs.

He said these efforts are making a difference in bringing down overdose deaths. Carroll County Sheriff Jim Dewees (photo from the Carrol County Sheriff’s Office website) Frederick, Md (KM) Carroll County Sheriff Jim Dewees says law enforcement in his county has been making progress in battling illicit drugs as evident by a drop in overdose deaths. But the problem of illegal substances coming into the Carroll County still remains. “The opioid iss…