Local law enforcement addresses new drug trends
Cmdr. Justin Wood and agent Russ Jude, both of the East Central Drug and Violent Offenders Task Force, came to the Hazelden addiction treatment center in Center City Jan. 28 to talk to a group of addiction specialists about the ever-changing realm of … Read more on ECM Post Review

Christie signs bill to address growing heroin, prescription drug epidemic
… of Mental Health and Addiction Services to prepare an annual report detailing the performance of treatment providers, and mandate that the state provide mental health and substance-abuse treatment programs for inmates in state-run or contracted … Read more on NorthJersey.com

Top local news stories of the week
ELKO – The world's No. 1 healthiest sport – according to Forbes Magazine – has finally come to Elko. Squash professional Robby Testa, in conjunction with Powerhouse Gym and Fitness Center and US Squash, are responsible for bringing the sport to the … Read more on Elko Daily Free Press

Fighter of city's heroin abuse to attend State of the Union
CONNERSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — The leader of a drug treatment center in an eastern Indiana city hit hard by heroin abuse will be U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly's guest for the State of the Union address. Donnelly says he invited Sharon Cranfill of Connersville to … Read more on WISH-TV