Opioid Crisis

As the opioid epidemic worsens, California officials have so far declined to use a stronger overdose treatment approved by the FDA last year.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has a big decision to make — one that could have equally big implications for his national profile. Heading to Newsom’s desk is a controversial bill that would allow Oakland, San Francisco and Los Angeles to launch trial supervised drug injection sites through Jan. 1, 2028. The sites — which are currently […]

Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed spending $50 million on youth opioids education in his latest budget, funding that comes as colleges are grappling with how to best protect students and train them in overdose prevention. The proposal, though subject to negotiation, is a sign of increased concern amid rising opioid overdoses nationwide.

California protesters and lawmakers are calling for the removal of statues of Christopher Columbus and other controversial historical figures.

During the pandemic, “there's likely much more use of substances that we're not capturing,” one expert said. Early signs suggest drops in people connected to care.

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California could be facing a drinking water crisis. Opioid seller faces sanction. Cannabis firm told to stop claiming health benefits of CBD.

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