Dec 18, 2020
In this illustration, a person portrays struggling with addiction, but education and rehabilitation can serve as means to overcome the draw. Jonah Hinebaugh | Pharos-Tribune
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: This is the third in a four-part series on the drug crisis in Logansport and Cass County. Coming Saturday: A 21-year-addict’s survival.
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But until a person’s mindset is changed by overcoming the draws of drugs and addiction, then eradicating the problem is nearly impossible. And the only way to accomplish this feat is through education.
“Addiction is a mental health issue,” said Logansport Police Chief Travis Yike. “Education and mental health services are the key … [they’re] what lead to prevention.”
Brunswick awarded $125K grant to fight substance abuse
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The town of Brunswick has been awarded $125,000 in federal grants to combat youth substance misuse and to foster a drug-free community. This funding was awarded through the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s Drug-Free Communities Support Program, according to an announcement from Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King.
Additionally, Mid Coast Hospital will receive $70,845 and Cumberland County will receive $29,115.
More than $900,000 of the funding was awarded throughout Maine.
“Last year, drug overdoses claimed the life of 380 Mainers, more than one person each day,” King and Collins stated in a press release. “We must take an all-hands-on-deck approach to stop the drug epidemic, as well as alcohol abuse and concerning increases in youth tobacco usage. This important funding will help Maine communities strengthen their efforts to prevent and reduce substance misuse through programs that
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The Oregon Municipal Court, in partnership with the OregonCARES Coalition, have been awarded a federal grant under the Federal Drug Free Community program, according to a Dec. 10 news release.
The grant will provide $125,000 a year for five years to fund drug and alcohol prevention-related services for youth, Oregon Municipal judge Beth Cox announced in the news release.
The coalition was formed in 2009 to promote an alcohol- and drug-free lifestyle for Oregon youth. Its members include local teachers, police and community members working with parents and youths to reduce the use of drugs and underage drinking.
Members meet quarterly to address health and wellness issues in the Oregon community.
UMD Researchers Providing Better Tools for Better ER Overdose Outcomes
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The Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR) at the University of Maryland has been at the forefront of the national opioid use disorder crisis since the early days of increases in heroin and then prescription opioids, and now synthetic opioids (fentanyl). Led by director Dr. Eric Wish, CESAR advises policymakers, doctors, nurses, hospitals and treatment centers about opioid trends, treatments, and resources.
“EDDS fills a vital need for current information on drug-related emergency department visits, and will enable timely surveillance of the ongoing opioid crisis and the identification of newly emerging drugs,” Dr. Eric Wish said.