heroin overdose

Between the lines: counting the cost of reporting from Syria

Between the lines: counting the cost of reporting from Syria
This week the situation in Yarmouk worsened, with the UN warning of starvation as humanitarian supplies ran out. The three-year conflict has already killed more than 150,000 Syrians, including some… Continue reading

Pain relief can lead to painful addiction

Pain relief can lead to painful addiction
Ms. Macuen was 24 the first time she used opioids, when she was prescribed Vicodin after having her wisdom teeth removed. … "I finally got to the point where I had to make… Continue reading

Airboat ride on the Scioto River 002

Airboat ride on the Scioto River 002 — From Main Street North Passing the boat dock at the Chillicothe city park.


Heroin overdose deaths hit record high in Ohio
Ohio is not alone in high numbers of heroin deaths. In… Continue reading

How Long Island is Losing its War on Heroin

How Long Island is Losing its War on Heroin
Nearly 500 people have died of heroin overdoses on LI since Natalie's Laws were passed, according to statistics provided by medical examiners in both counties. That's nearly double the number of… Continue reading

Serious Topics “Drug Addiction/Divorce”

Serious Topics “Drug Addiction/Divorce” — Hope you guys enjoyed this commentary. Any ideas for another serious topic? Leave them in the comments below! 🙂 Twitter – http://twitter.com/OpTicShanGUNS F…


No easy answers: Leaders discuss steps to cut heroin deaths
WATERBURY —… Continue reading

Families suffer as heroin overdoses rise

Families suffer as heroin overdoses rise
Authorities say the number of deaths from the drug appears on track to shatter records this year in Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky, a spike driven largely by sales of heroin mixed with the… Continue reading