Monday, May 30, 2016
LSD, Apple & The Grateful Dead | The Fix
LSD, Apple & The Grateful Dead | The Fix: In 'Heads: A Biography of Psychedelic America,' author Jesse Jarnow recounts the history of LSD and its impact on American culture.
President Obama Speaks as a Father, Pushing to End Prescription Drug Abuse and Heroin Epidemic - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
President Obama Speaks as a Father, Pushing to End Prescription Drug Abuse and Heroin Epidemic - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids: President Obama visited West Virginia on Wednesday, a state ravaged by one of the deadliest epidemics in the nation, to talk with leaders and listen to parents who have lost, or who have nearly lost, children to addiction, reported The New York Times.
Obama Administration to Spend $94 Million to Expand Drug Addiction Treatment - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
Obama Administration to Spend $94 Million to Expand Drug Addiction Treatment - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids: The Obama Administration announced Friday it plans to spend $94 million to improve and expand delivery of substance abuse services in health centers. The funding will focus on treatment of opioid use disorders in underserved populations.
Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids: The U.S. Senate voted 94-1 to pass the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act. The New York Times reports the measure authorizes funds for various drug treatment and prevention programs for a wide range of people, including those in jail.
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