Santa Cruz County gets grant to fight opioid crisis
15 Nogales medical providers and social service agencies to develop a plan for fighting opioid addictions and overdoses.
Drug Take Back Day Opportunity to Dispose of Prescription Drugs
Unused medications can be turned in on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, no questions asked.
Deadly Blue 'Mexican Oxy' Pills Take Toll on US Southwest
The pills are part of a flood of illicit fentanyl smuggled into the U.S. by the Sinaloa cartel.
Tucson, Pima County Sue Opioid Industry
The suit claims manufacturers deceived the public about the addictive nature of opioids.
Arizona Opioid Helpline Takes More Than 1,000 Calls, Officials Say
The 24/7 service is being touted as the first of its kind in the nation.
FDA Cracking Down On E-Cigarettes
The agency's commissioner says the rate of teen vaping has reached an "epidemic proportion."
Arizona Sues OxyContin Maker
Suit alleges violations of Arizona court order
Insurer Backs Effort to Address Opioid Misuse, Overdoses
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona is spending $10M on an effort to support prevention, treatment and recovery programs.
City Council Takes Initial Step in Raising Tobacco-Purchase Age
The council has asked the city manager's office to prepare an ordinance that would raise the age to 21.
AG Brnovich: Marijuana Money Can Be Used for Addiction Services
The Arizona attorney general's opinion touched on the 2010 law creating a medical marijuana program.
UA Researchers Looking for Genes Behind ALS
Studies expected to help scientists solve mystery surrounding Lou Gehrig's disease.
Thin Profit Margins Make Rural Hospitals Vulnerable to Closure
A discussion with UA Center for Rural Health Director Daniel Derksen.
Arizona Court: Hashish Not Included in Medical Marijuana Law
The law establishing medical marijuana in Arizona does not mention the marijuana extract's legal status.
Pima County Non-Profit Wins Grant to Educate Youth on Opioid Abuse
Three community organizations in Arizona will split $400,000 in grants from the Attorney General's office for opioid education.
Minnesota Sues Arizona-Based Opioid Manufacturer
Attorney general says Insys encouraged overprescription of painkiller Subsys.
