Rehab Leaders Ousted After THR Probe Planning New Facility
"People pull up in their cars in the middle of the night, knocking on doors, asking for the 'drug rehab mansion,'" says one neighbor, film producer Joseph Nasser. "You've got an elementary school down the street. I mean, what the heck?" THR … Read more on Hollywood Reporter

Attorneys General Ask FDA to Rethink Zohydro ER Approval
"Law enforcement officers, public health workers, and substance abuse treatment providers are just now beginning to stem the tide of prescription drug addiction. … "Due to the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse with opioids, even at recommended … Read more on Medscape

State laws, police practices contribute to 'HIV epidemic' in Louisiana, report …
In the 57-page report, "In Harm's Way: State Response to Sex Workers, Drug Users, and HIV in New Orleans," researchers at the non-governmental watchdog organization said that laws that criminalize sex work and a dearth of syringe-access programs in the … Read more on NOLA.com