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I was delighted to be asked to contribute to a couple of episodes of this podcast series for primary care clinicians #substanceuse #primarycare
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GP Deep Dives | Public Services Delivery Scotland
GP Deep Dives is aimed at GP registrars and primary care clinicians based in Scotland. Each series will focus on a complex clinical subject encountered in primary care. These subjects will be explored...
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November 3, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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Blákrossheimið offers ADHD assessments to cut waiting times #ADHD #mentalhealth #substanceuse
Blákrossheimið offers ADHD assessments to cut waiting times
The Blákrossheimið treatment centre has offered to begin ADHD assessments in cooperation with psychiatric services, a move it says could shorten waiting times. KVF reports that many people receiving treatment at the centre need an assessment. “We can begin assessments at Blákrossheimið, in cooper…
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November 4, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Fentanyl's devastating impact is fueling a rise in homelessness and fatal overdoses in Clallam County, prompting urgent discussions on public safety and health solutions.

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#ClallamCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #ClallamCountyHomelessness #BehavioralHealth #SubstanceUse #PublicSafety
Commissioners, staff and residents debate fentanyl, housing and law-enforcement responses
During public comment and board discussion, commissioners and residents identified fentanyl, housing shortages and pandemic-era disruptions as drivers of homelessness and overdose risk; commissioners noted pending grant applications for deputies and city plans to add officers.
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November 6, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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Plumas County's cannabis dispensary debate heats up as commissioners struggle between public health concerns and inconclusive evidence, leaving the resolution in limbo.

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Commission declines action after administrator withdraws earlier recommendation on cannabis-dispensary resolution
The commission read a draft resolution opposing the Fogarty Code Amendment to permit cannabis dispensaries. The county AOD administrator said new review found inconclusive evidence and advised neutrality to avoid possible Hatch Act problems; commissioners debated public‑health concerns and took no vote.
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November 6, 2026 at 9:20 AM
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Dubuque County is taking a bold step in public health by approving the purchase of two Narcan vending machines to tackle opioid safety using unspent settlement funds!

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#DubuqueCounty #IA #CitizenPortal #PublicHealth #CommunitySafety #SubstanceUse
Working group approves purchase of two additional Narcan vending machines
The Dubuque County Substance Use Disorder working group voted to buy two additional health‑and‑safety vending machines using $20,413.23 in unspent FY26 opioid settlement funds, targeting the 10th & Central parking ramp and a site in Dyersville.
citizenportal.ai
November 4, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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The Department of Public Health is pushing to revoke a behavior analyst's license after multiple positive tests for a substance linked to alcohol use, sparking a heated legal battle.

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#CT #CitizenPortal #SubstanceUse #HealthRegulation #ProfessionalAccountability
Department of Public Health asks to revoke behavior analyst’s license after repeated ETG-positive urine tests
The Department of Public Health told a hearing it seeks revocation of a behavior analyst’s license after four ETG-positive urine tests spanning September 2025 to August 2026; the Department said the steps are intended to remove the practitioner from practice while he addresses addiction. The respondent contests revocation, citing treatment and no shown job impairment.
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November 6, 2026 at 3:27 AM
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A mother's attorney argues in court that the state failed to prove her substance use poses any real risk to her teenage son, raising critical constitutional questions in the process.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #ConstitutionalRights #ParentalFitness #SubstanceUse
Mother's attorney says state failed to show nexus between substance use and parenting harm
In oral argument before Division II, appellant counsel Jennifer Dobson argued the state failed to show a current nexus tying the mother's admitted substance use to a concrete parenting risk for her teenage son and urged that guardianship requires proof of current parental unfitness; she also raised related constitutional concerns and reserved rebuttal time.
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November 5, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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The Lincoln City Council is set to vote on a controversial drive-through permit for Mystic Greens, igniting debates over public safety and access to high-potency THC products.

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Council moves Mystic Greens drive‑through permit to regular agenda after health and security debate
Councilors debated a special‑use permit to re‑activate a former drive‑through window at Mystic Greens dispensary, raising concerns about youth access, high‑potency THC products and whether a drive‑through would bypass ID/security checks; the item was placed on next week's regular agenda for a final vote.
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November 2, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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Those lines don't seem safe for human consumption // Art for @itsdl.bsky.social
CW: substance use
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@artfuck.bsky.social #afengage #afcumback #suggestive #substanceuse #thighs #illustration #digitalart
Artwork featuring the OP's character, Strikeclaw (left) and itdl's character, Illhia Irons (right). Illhia is depicted with a smudge of dark energon under her nose as she rests her head against Strikeclaw's thighs; the right thigh has three lines of dark energon on it. In the background, there is a small panel showing a shocked Strikeclaw, who is yelling, "IS THAT DARK ENERGON?!"
October 29, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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University of British Columbia is hiring:
Postdoctoral Research Fellow

#postdoc #publichealth #substanceuse
October 26, 2026 at 9:23 PM
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Experts reveal startling connections between childhood trauma and the cycle of intimate-partner violence—are we doing enough to break this pattern?

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#MT #CitizenPortal #MontanaIntimatePartnerViolence #BehaviorChange #SurvivorSafety #SubstanceUse
Clinicians at Missoula forum link ACEs, substance use and recidivism in IPV perpetrators
Presenters at a city forum described treatment themes for people who perpetrate intimate-partner violence, highlighting adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), substance use correlations, and challenges in achieving lasting accountability and behavior change.
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October 26, 2026 at 5:39 AM
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OnPoint is tackling East Harlem's overdose crisis with vital outreach services, but residents demand answers and action amid rising public drug use and syringe litter.

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#NY #CitizenPortal #NewYorkCommunity #SubstanceUse #PublicSafety #MentalHealth
OnPoint details outreach, syringe collection and hotline as East Harlem residents press for changes
At Community Board 11’s Human Services Committee, OnPoint described its drop‑in clinic, outreach teams and overdose‑prevention centers and urged more stable funding while residents gave accounts of increased public drug use and syringe litter. The committee asked for additional data and follow‑up from OnPoint leadership.
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October 24, 2026 at 2:11 AM
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Council members are alarmed by the CSRP's first-year report revealing only nine formal referrals from a program serving 1,700 enrollees — is the health department missing the mark?

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#NY #CitizenPortal #PublicHealth #NewYorkHealth #SubstanceUse #DataCollection
Council presses Health Department on low formal referral counts from syringe redemption pilot
Council members asked why the CSRP's first-year report showed only nine formal referrals (four to detox, four to MOUD, one to harm reduction) across roughly 1,700 enrollees and 30,000 transactions; DOHMH said the pilot undercounted informal care connections and will improve data collection and classification.
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October 24, 2026 at 6:48 AM
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A Connecticut nurse faces a four-year probation after troubling findings of alcohol abuse that impacted his job performance—what does this mean for patient safety?

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#CT #CitizenPortal #SubstanceUse #WorkplaceAccountability
Board adopts memorandum of decision placing nurse on probation after alcohol-related findings
The board adopted a memorandum of decision for Charles O'Dowd (petition 2025-147), placing him on four years' probation (retroactive to Oct. 24, 2024) with monitoring after findings of repeated alcohol use that may have affected his ability to work; defense counsel argued the terms were excessive.
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October 22, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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DCYF is taking bold steps to combat a rise in child fatalities by requesting $4.1 million for crucial interventions and support programs.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #ChildSafety #SubstanceUse #CommunitySupport
DCYF requests $4.1M to expand interventions, trainings and PCAP slots after spike in critical incidents
DCYF is seeking $4.1 million to add community interventions, expand Positive Indian Parenting sites, provide substance-use disorder training (noting fentanyl concerns) and add 16 PCAP slots to support pregnant and parenting women with substance use disorder.
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October 20, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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JMIR Formative Res: Use of Generative AI for Substance-Related Information Among Young Adults (Aged 18-29 Years) in the United States: Cross-Sectional Survey #GenerativeAI #SubstanceUse #PublicHealth #YoungAdults #AIinHealth
Use of Generative AI for Substance-Related Information Among Young Adults (Aged 18-29 Years) in the United States: Cross-Sectional Survey
One in three young adults reported substance-related generative AI use, mainly for seeking information on substances, with higher prevalence among Black and male respondents; findings highlight that generative AI might be shaping the substance-use ecosystem among young adults and further research is needed to understand its public health implications.
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October 19, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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Daily Reminder: No matter what you're experiencing, you're not alone and help is available.

If you or a friend would like support, or for those struggling with #MentalHealth or #SubstanceUse, help is available: https://samhsa.gov/find-help

Call or text 24/7: 988

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October 15, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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Merrimack is taking a bold step to combat health risks by proposing an ordinance that would ban the sale of kratom and its potent synthetic derivatives—could this be the future of public safety?

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#NH #CitizenPortal #PublicHealth #CommunitySafety #SubstanceUse
Merrimack council moves kratom ordinance to public hearing after police and councilors cite health risks
Councilor Nancy Murphy introduced a proposed ordinance to ban sale of kratom products and many derivatives in Merrimack; Prevention, Enforcement & Treatment Officer Justin Agraz told the council he views kratom "more like a drug than a supplement" and cited concerns about synthetic derivatives; council voted 6-0-0 to place the ordinance on first reading and a public hearing.
citizenportal.ai
October 15, 2026 at 4:17 AM
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Molly isn't always MDMA.

Testing has found it cut with or replaced by bath salts, meth, caffeine, or ketamine. You can't see the difference.

#DrugAwareness #SubstanceUse
 
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October 14, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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The latest MetroWest adolescent health survey reveals encouraging declines in high school alcohol use but highlights troubling disparities among LGBTQ+ students and those with disabilities.

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#MA #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport #SubstanceUse #MentalHealth
MetroWest adolescent survey: high‑school alcohol use declines, disparities persist
District presenters summarized MetroWest survey results showing declines in several high‑school substance‑use measures, a small rise in middle‑school alcohol use, persistent disparities for LGBTQ+ students and students with disabilities, and strong protective factors such as high reported adult support.
citizenportal.ai
October 12, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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Pitkin County's latest health assessment reveals alarming trends in housing affordability and access to mental health care, raising urgent concerns for residents.

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#PitkinCounty #CO #CitizenPortal #SubstanceUse #HousingAffordability #HealthAccess
Pitkin County staff summarize CHA findings: housing cost burden, access to care and substance use emerge as top concerns
Public health planning analyst Ariel Holstein presented the county's Community Health Assessment (CHA), reporting 126 primary surveys (24 in Spanish) and regional data showing housing cost-burden, access to care and substance-use concerns among top community priorities.
citizenportal.ai
October 12, 2026 at 6:40 AM
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The Department of Public Health reveals that observed urine testing is the gold standard for monitoring impaired healthcare practitioners, but innovative tools like breathalyzers and at-home testing are also in play.

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#CT #CitizenPortal #HealthcareCompliance #SubstanceUse
DPH staff explain monitoring process for impaired practitioners and favor observed urine testing
Department of Public Health investigators told the board that observed urine drug screening remains the monitoring standard for impaired health‑care practitioners, while at‑home and breathalyzer tools can supplement investigations; staff described RecoveryTrak, PETH blood‑spot testing and hair tests as part of a toolbox.
citizenportal.ai
October 11, 2026 at 2:08 AM
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Aarhus University (@au.dk) is hiring:
Postdoctoral Position in Big Data Analytics in Teen Substance Use

#postdoc #publichealth #substanceuse
October 7, 2026 at 1:10 AM
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auriel schmidt drug voodoo doll 4 <2010>

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October 6, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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Councilwoman Oliver hits pause on tougher public drinking penalties amid concerns over enforcement and equity—what's next for Wilmington?

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#WilmingtonCityNewCastleCounty #DE #CitizenPortal #WilmingtonCity #RacialEquity #SubstanceUse #PublicSafety
Council pauses tougher public‑drinking penalties after concerns about enforcement and equity
A proposed substitute ordinance increasing penalties for public consumption — and adding enhanced penalties within 300 feet of schools, places of worship and community centers — drew extensive debate about enforcement, racial disparities and court implications; the sponsor opted to hold the bill for further work.
citizenportal.ai
October 6, 2026 at 12:10 PM