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Humphrey: We must unify to give hope to families …

9/24/2024
Most people are aware of our current drug crisis and in particular the number of overdose deaths associated with opioids such as illicit fentanyl. Statistics indicate we are losing over 100,000 …

Chandler Police get $153K grant for narcotics …

6/18/2024
The Chandler Police Department has used TruNarc narcotics analyzers for more than five years. A grant accepted June 13 by the Chandler City Council will allow the department to get a few more such …

Arizona Attorney General set to take governor to court …

6/14/2024
PHOENIX — Attorney General Kris Mayes says if state lawmakers and Gov. Katie Hobbs want to immediately seize $75 million out of an opioid settlement fund to balance the state budget …

Chandler Council can fund programs with opioid …

6/12/2024
​The Chandler City Council is set to vote on many things at its 6 p.m. regular meeting Thursday — including how it will spend some of its opioid settlement funds. Monday, June 10, the …

Chandler Council decisive on some teen safety changes, …

4/10/2024
? Chandler City Attorney Kelly Schwab addresses City Council concerns at an April 4 work session. Council came to a conclusion on what should be in a pair of proposed code changes related to …

Naloxone now available at pharmacies, libraries – …

9/18/2023
Naloxone became available over the counter with no prescription needed at thousands of pharmacies across the United States last week – though some local pharmacies aren’t able to keep up with demand based on allocations.

Addiction treatment difficulties lead to nursing …

4/21/2023
The addiction treatment field is believed to be one of the highest turnover rates and largest nursing shortages in the medical provider industry. Experts cite the lack of preparation or education …

Phoenix works to expand access to overdose-reversal …

4/11/2023
The city of Phoenix is working toward expanding access to the drug naloxone, which can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. The city plans to train more public-facing staff to administer …

Queen Creek will be part of a second national opioid …

4/8/2023
Queen Creek will be part of a new national opioid fund settlement which is expected to net the town $155,000.On its public consent agenda, the Queen Creek Town Council passed a motion at an April 5 …

Valleywise Health in Peoria launches minimally …

4/4/2023
Every day, at least two people die from opioid overdoses in Arizona, and the state currently has the 12th highest drug overdose mortality rate in the country.

Avondale approves use of opioid settlement funds

3/14/2023
According to an announcement made by Avondale, the city council approved the use of the One Arizona Distribution of Opioid Settlement Funds for the education and prevention of the use and misuse of opioids in the community.

Florence moves to be part of a second national opioid …

2/23/2023
The town of Florence is going forward to be part of an additional national opioid fund settlement. On its consent agenda, the Florence Town Council approved a motion at its Tuesday, Feb. 21 …