#drug-treatment tag

Early results show Prop 36 struggling with 'mass treatment' pledge for homeless drug offenders

Proposition 36 has failed to substantially increase treatment for homeless drug users in California despite promising an era of mass treatment.

#proposition-36

California

Early results show Prop 36 struggling with mass treatment' pledge for homeless drug offenders

SF politics

Philp: For Newsom, it's as if California voters never passed Prop. 36

California

Early results show Prop 36 struggling with mass treatment' pledge for homeless drug offenders

SF politics

Philp: For Newsom, it's as if California voters never passed Prop. 36

ADHD drugs have wider life benefits, study suggests

Drug treatment for ADHD can significantly reduce risks associated with substance misuse, suicidal behavior, transport accidents, and criminality.

Public health

fromPsychology Today

More Arrests Won't End the Opioid Crisis

Punitive drug laws and long sentences have led to high incarceration rates among people with substance use disorders, particularly opioids.

San Francisco

fromMission Local

Day 68 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: "We need a program, not more police"

Sobriety is a constant struggle in San Francisco, but new friendships and community involvement can help maintain recovery.

fromMission Local