The Opioid Crisis Is Crossing Over to Something Darker

The Opioid Crisis Is Crossing Over to Something Darker

The opioid epidemic has become an uphill battle with the rise of fentanyl on the streets, but experts are seeing an even scarier trend. The New York Times reports that people addicted to drugs are more likely to use multiple substances now, combining a cocktail of uppers and downers that health officials struggle to treat. … Read more

Brownlow Medal 2023 live updates, news, leaderboard

Brownlow Medal 2023 live updates, news, leaderboard

Collingwood young star Nick Daicos has made a strong start in his bid to become the fourth-youngest player to ever win a Brownlow Medal — but he’s got stiff competition. The eyes of the football world are on Crown Palladium for the 2023 Brownlow Medal count where the winner of the AFL’s highest individual award … Read more

San Joaquin County aims to tackle drug epidemic with new treatment facility

San Joaquin County aims to tackle drug epidemic with new treatment facility

A new detox and treatment facility is in the works in San Joaquin County to address an ongoing rise in drug use.County officials said the rates of drug-related deaths are higher in San Joaquin County than in other parts of the state. The San Joaquin County Board unanimously approved a roughly $60 million to $80 … Read more