Opioid crisis dominates 2020 election and family impact
Ohio mother Diane Urban recalls her son Jordan's fentanyl overdose in 2019 as the presidential race largely shifts away from drugs. The AP finds rising overdose deaths, debates over policy, and mixed federal efforts highlight the ongoing opioid crisis, with families seeking recognition and action.
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Teen Driver Safety Week aims to boost parent talks
During National Teen Driver Safety Week October 19 to 24, the NHTSA and Medina County Safe Communities Coalition urge parents to discuss driving safety with teen drivers. They stress teen crashes remain a leading cause of death and offer tips on topics such as alcohol, seat belts, distraction, speed, and driving with passengers. Authorities urge daily conversations at home to reinforce safe driving rules.
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Traffic Safety Administration
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Miles
Meals Delivered Soar as Agency Expands Services
Director Laura Toth notes the delivered meals program has more than doubled from 130 to about 250 daily as residents stay home. Last year 38,000 meals were served. this year surpass 47,000, a 23 percent increase. Volunteers shopped for seniors. virtual activities boosted social contact amid the pandemic. Debbie Kiley cites safe placements for over 100 children at immediate risk and levy funding aiding mental health crisis and multi system youth support.
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Adamh Board
Purdue Pharma to plead guilty on three federal charges
Purdue Pharma will plead guilty to three counts including conspiracy to defraud the United States and violating anti kickback laws as part of a settlement exceeding 8 billion dollars. The Sackler family will lose control while Purdue becomes a public benefit company under a trust, with funds directed to addiction treatment and public health efforts. The plea and bankruptcy plan aim to address opioid deaths linked to OxyContin, though critics say accountability for the Sacklers remains incomplete.
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Brooke Feldman
Philadelphia
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William Tong
Forbes Magazine
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Drug Enforcement Administration
Stamford
Jeffrey Rosen
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