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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

IN: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention

More people in the United States are dying prematurely, including a notable increase in drug deaths, according to a new report released by United Healthcare. (krisana/Adobe Stock)
Report: Drug Overdoses Killing More People in Indiana, Nationwide

More Indianans are struggling with substance use disorders, according to the latest America's Health Rankings report. State data show six Indiana …

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According to the Indiana Department of Health, opioid overdose deaths spiked by more than 50% from 2019 to 2020. (Adobe Stock)
Survey Aims to Create Holistic Picture of IN Addiction-Recovery Needs

The State of Indiana wants to learn more about Hoosiers' experiences with substance-use disorder and addiction-recovery services. Administered by …

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Naloxone, also known by its brand name Narcan, is a drug that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. (Adobe Stock)
Overdose Prevention Kits Coming to Indiana Jails, Hospitals

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - It isn't often that a vending machine can save someone's life, but that's the case in South Bend, where a free overdose kit …

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An exhibit looking at the opioid crisis in Indiana features personal stories and art installations from people in the recovery community as well as medical professionals. (The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites)
Exhibit Aimed at Reducing Opioid-Use Disorder Stigma Heads to Muncie

INDIANAPOLIS -- An exhibit at the Indiana State Museum, "FIX: Heartbreak and Hope Inside Our Opioid Crisis," is leaving Indianapolis Sunday and …

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Medication Assisted Treatment can help opioid users with withdrawal, cravings and relapse prevention. (AdobeStock)
New Effort to Expand MAT for Opioid Use in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS -- Improving access to treatment and recovery services is a key strategy in fighting the opioid epidemic. But not all of Indiana's …

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Hoosiers are encouraged to seek alternatives to opioids to cope with dental pain. (Matt Lemmon/Flickr)
Connecting Dots Between Opioids, Oral Health

INDIANAPOLIS – Oral health is a key component in fighting the opioid epidemic, and dental professionals and their patients in Indiana are …

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The earlier someone starts engaging in binge drinking, the more likely he or she is to suffer serious consequences, a new study shows. (Gunner Grimnes/Flickr)
New Study Shows Binge Drinking Doesn't Stop After Graduation

INDIANAPOLIS – From beer pong to quarters, binge drinking is a social norm on many college campuses. However, researchers say it's a risk …

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One in 10 Hoosier kids reportedly lives with someone who's dealing with substance abuse. (in.gov)
Report: Opioid Crisis Impacting Hoosier Kids

INDIANAPOLIS – The latest KIDS COUNT Data Book for Indiana is out, and it shows the state has made some strides, but the Indiana Youth …

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About 286,000 Hoosiers say they have engaged in non-medical use of opioid pain relievers. (cdc.gov)
Critics: President's Opioid Approach Should Include Treatment

INDIANAPOLIS -- Now that President Donald Trump has declared the nation’s opioid crisis a public health emergency, those working the front …

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A move to reform the juvenile justice system by offering alternatives other than juvenile detention is now in its 25th year. (aecf.org)
Indiana Judges Have Options for Juvenile Offenders

INDIANAPOLIS -- Young people in trouble with the law in Indiana have benefited from an updated approach to juvenile justice. It's the 25th …

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Nearly 80 people drowned in Indiana in 2014. Officials say life jackets can prevent those numbers from being so high. (dnr.gov)
Drowning Numbers High in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS - Boating season is about to kick into high gear on waterways around the state, and officials are urging Indiana swimmers and boating …

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The latest report by the Indiana Youth Institute says kids are still smoking and drinking too much, but the teen birth rate continues to decline. (inatashko/morguefile)
Report: Good and Bad News about Indiana's Children

INDIANAPOLIS - More children in Indiana live with adults who are struggling with substance abuse or mental health issues than their peers nationally…

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