By Nicholas Bakalar March 7, 2018 New York Times Opioids are no better than nonopioid pain relievers for treating the chronic pain of osteoarthritis, a clinical trial has found. Researchers randomized 240 patients with moderate to severe chronic back pain or hip
After serving more than 20 years on the Arkansas Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coordinating Council, Chief Ron Burks officially retired this week. Attending his last council meeting, this time as a private citizen, Burks was honored with a plaque of
Arkansas Drug Director Kirk Lane spoke to a large crowd from the steps of the Arkansas State Capitol today about how the Opioid Epidemic is affecting thousands of Arkansans everyday. Beyond the facts and statistics, including how the state is
“We will work to strengthen vulnerable families and communities, and we will help to build and grow a stronger, healthier, and drug-free society.” – President Donald J. Trump ADDRESSING THE DRIVING FORCES OF THE OPIOID CRISIS: President Donald J. Trump’s
This picture shows the lethal doses of Fentanyl and Carfentanil relative to a lethal dose of Heroin. How does this affect Arkansas? We are already seeing drugs being cut with Fentanyl and Arkansas Law-Enforcement officers have confiscated pure Fentanyl that
The “Blue & You” event at Criminal Justice Institutetoday (March 8, 2018) will save numerous lives throughout Arkansas! Here is how: *21 law enforcement officers — Received training on how to properly administer Narcan (a Naloxone treatment that is designed to reverse
Through a grant provided by the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas, efforts are underway at the Criminal Justice Institute (CJI) to expand the availability and usage of naloxone by providing kits containing this lifesaving drug to 1,300
Governor Asa Hutchinson today released $600,000 in Rainy Day funding for the state’s drug task forces, with approval of the Joint Budget Committee of the Arkansas General Assembly, providing additional resources to key law-enforcement agencies while federal funds are delayed.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Feb. 27, 2018) – There’s a new face to drug addiction. In many cases, people around us are suffering without others even realizing. The THV11 team has announced the airing of “Saving A Generation: The New Face
Before Wednesday (1/30/2018) there was only one location in Miller County to dispose of unused and expired medications – the Miller County Sheriff’s Office. Now, thanks to the teamwork of the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department (TAPD) and the Texarkana Emergency