Arizona Releases Plan to Fight Opioid Epidemic
A Department of Health Services report outlines 12 actions to fight the opioid crisis.
Forums to Explore Community Impact of Mental Illness
Public events to foster discussion about mental health-related issues, including incarceration, law enforcement, and treatment.
Episode 141: Local Governments Say No to Trump's Wall
Metro Week: 2 fire districts propose consolidation; new Catholic bishop coming to Tucson.
Tucson Pedestrian Deaths Up Sharply; Jaywalking Blamed
Officer: 'The person who is most responsible for your safety is you. You need to pay attention.'
Episode 126: TUSD School Board Mulls Leadership Change
Plus, local law enforcement leaders are cutting budgets and asking for funding; high-risk areas for lead poisoning
Arizona Opioid-Related Deaths Rise Less Than US Average
Heroin is most commonly abused illicit substance contributing to death in Pima County.
Tucson Police Adopting New Tool to Fight Opioid Overdose
Around 400 officers will carry Narcan in their first-aid kits.
Pima County Group Aims to Break Cycle of Incarceration
MacArthur Foundation-funded program wants to reduce missed court dates, jailtime for some nonviolent crimes.
How to Grow Bioscience Industry in Southern Arizona
Top execs from Ventana Medical Systems discuss their industry and making Tucson a bioscience hub
UA Project Aims to Untangle Medical Jargon for Patients
Management Information Systems project will put information in layman's terms for doctors.
How Family Drug Court Led One Parent to Get Her Kids Back
Graduate and recovery specialist, both recovering addicts, describe how program benefited them.
Court Program That Reunites Families Faces Budget Cuts
County budget has $23 million deficit, and some cuts could come from courts.
Arizona Teens Have Stopped Using Most Kinds of Drugs
But nearly one-third reported using marijuana.
Tucson Council Lifts Size Restrictions for Medical Marijuana Cultivation Sites
Councilwoman Uhlich says scratching overly restrictive regulations for local sites can help lower costs for patients.
AZ Week: Film Explores Whether Real 'El Chapo' Captured
Recent poll in Mexico shows country nearly split on believing drug lord was apprehended in February.
