TPD Warns of Fake Oxycodone in Tucson's Illicit Drug Market
The pills can contain other substances, including lethal doses of opioids like fentanyl.
Arizona Releases Plan to Fight Opioid Epidemic
A Department of Health Services report outlines 12 actions to fight the opioid crisis.
"When We Are in Our Addiction, We Are Not Living."
Arizona Spotlight devotes an episode to understanding addiction, including two stories of recovery from destructive eating habits..
Episode 141: Local Governments Say No to Trump's Wall
Metro Week: 2 fire districts propose consolidation; new Catholic bishop coming to Tucson.
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.
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.
Medical Marijuana for PTSD Study May Move from UA
If university doesn't reinstate Sue Sisley as lead researcher, MAPS will move work to NAU, ASU.
Fired Medical Pot Researcher: 'We Were on Cusp of Implementing UA Study'
Sue Sisley was unexpectedly laid off from the university, stalling her research on marijuana as a possible treatment for PTSD.
