For the first time since 2020, the number of people dying from drug overdoses in the U. S. is expected to drop below 100, 000. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a 10% decrease in overdose deaths between April 2023 and April 2024. This downward trend has continued, with a 17% decline over a 12-month period ending in June 2024....

Matlock: A Fish-Out-of-Water Comedy and Gripping Drama The latest iteration of the classic TV show Matlock has left viewers stunned with an unexpected twist. Gone is the sweet, gentle lawyer Andy Griffith, replaced by a feisty, 60-something Madeline "Matty" Matlock, played by Kathy Bates. But beneath her grandmotherly exterior lies a complex, driven woman with a hid...

In a heartening turn of events, the United States is witnessing a significant decline in overdose-related fatalities. This positive trend, which was first observed in Greater Cincinnati, is now being replicated across the country. The remarkable drop in overdose deaths is attributed to a combination of factors, including the increased availability of overdose reversa...

As a law enforcement officer with over three decades of experience, I've witnessed a dramatic shift in the drug market. What was once a threat from traditional drugs is now a deadly menace from synthetic opioids like fentanyl. The stakes are higher than ever before, and our response must evolve to meet the challenge. In my community, we've seen the devastating impac...