Grant allows Lyon to work toward jail diversion program
As part of this, jail and human services staff underwent “Mental Health First Aid” training last week in Fernley and Monday in Yerington, a nationally-recognized program was provided by the National Council for Behavioral Health, an organization …
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Dozens trained to use heroin overdose antidote
"Given the recent increase in opiate deaths, this is incredible training that needs to be presented across the board," said Patrice Wallace-Moore, CEO and vice president of substance abuse services for Arms Acres. "We're trying to save lives. That's …
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Zohydro: Ticking Time Bomb?
A new perspective on the Zohydro debate published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine identifies a larger issue: the dual challenge of managing both chronic pain and addiction. There has been a substantial public outcry in … many people …
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