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President Biden sets a date certain to end America's longest war, and more information could be the decider for some reluctant to get the COVID vaccine.

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With overwhelming bipartisan support, the Senate takes up anti-Asian American hate crimes legislation, and President Biden officially announces a full military withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention

In a new survey by the Marie Christie Foundation, only half of college faculty members said they'd be able to recognize if a student was in emotional distress. Fewer than one-third said they could recognize signs of alcoholism or drug abuse. (Adobe Stock)

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Could Faculty, Peers Help in College Crisis Intervention?
Thursday, April 15, 2021
TAMPA, Fla. -- A new survey of a dozen higher-ed schools revealed many faculty members want to be better equipped to help students who are struggling ...Read More
The THC content of marijuana has shot up dramatically since the 1960s, from 2% to 10%, according to health-care advocates. (Adobe stock)

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Virginia Health Experts: High-Potency Pot Could Harm Youths
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
RICHMOND, Va. -- As Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam proposes fast tracking marijuana legalization to July 1, health-care advocates are concerned high- ...Read More
Opponents of a West Virginia bill that would limit needle-sharing programs say it would increase diseases and taxpayer costs for treatment. (Adobe stock)

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Groups Push to Reject WV Bills Seen as Punitive
Thursday, April 1, 2021
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Advocates for impoverished people are urging West Virginia lawmakers to oppose two bills being heard in a House committee ...Read More
According to the CDC, in 2017, Nevada doctors wrote 55.5 opioid prescriptions for every 100 people, which is higher than the national average of 51.4 prescriptions. (Psiedelisto/Wikimedia Commons)

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Nevada Negotiates $45 Million Opioid Settlement
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
CARSON CITY, Nev. -- The consulting firm McKinsey and Company has agreed to pay the State of Nevada $45 million for the company's role in the opioid ...Read More
CareOregon is giving out $455,000 in grants to eight groups to close health disparities in groups impacted by discrimination. (shane/Adobe Stock)

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Health Workers with Lived Experience Help Close Gaps in OR
Monday, March 22, 2021
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Health workers with experiences like the people they serve can provide unique care to communities. In Oregon, organizations that ...Read More
A West Virginia bill would charge some former drug offenders $50 a month in fees for extended supervision for up to 10 years. (Adobe stock)

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WV Groups See Criminal Reform Bill as Regression to ‘War on Drugs’
Thursday, March 11, 2021
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Criminal-justice advocates are urging West Virginia lawmakers to oppose a bill heading to the Senate that would add up to 10 ...Read More
More Mainers died of opioid overdoses in January than in any month of 2020, and 2020 saw more overdose deaths in the state than any previous year on record. (Simone/Adobe Stock)

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ME Expands Medication-Assisted Treatment for People in Prison
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
AUGUSTA, Maine - The Maine Department of Corrections is expanding its program for medication-assisted treatment of opioid addiction to any person in ...Read More
A bill that could bring major changes to Oregon's criminal justice system has a public hearing set for this week. (blackday/Adobe Stock)

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OR Bill Proposes Big Shift in Criminal Justice
Monday, February 22, 2021
SALEM, Ore. -- A bill in the Oregon Legislature proposes major reforms to the state's criminal justice system. House Bill 2002 is a sweeping measure ...Read More
Data show a slight uptick in marijuana-related traffic accidents in Ohio in 2020. (AdobeStock)

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Medical Marijuana: Ohio Mom Warns of Dangers of Impaired Driving
Monday, February 8, 2021
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- An Ohio mom whose daughter was killed in an accident caused by a marijuana-impaired driver is making it her mission to spare other ...Read More
Funding for a new Oregon law decriminalizing drugs and providing treatment options comes from marijuana tax revenue. (Prostock-studio/Adobe Stock)

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OR Drug Decriminalization Law Goes Into Effect
Monday, February 1, 2021
PORTLAND, Ore. -- One of the country's biggest rollbacks of restrictive drug laws goes into effect today in Oregon. In November, voters passed a ...Read More
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