Health CarePrescription Database Could Help Prevent Opioid Abuse, But State System Still LagsMarch 30, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaAn opioid prescription database that was supposed to be a required part of physician practice two years ago still isn’t ready to use. Patient advocates say it’s costing lives. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Drug Use Up In Prisons With Intensive ProgramsJune 29, 2016(AP) — Drug use appears to have increased since California began a multimillion-dollar program to keep illicit drugs from reaching state prisons.
Health CareYolo County Reports Second Fentanyl Death, Regional Death Toll Rises To 13April 20, 2016A second person has died of a drug overdose related to the counterfeit perspection pain pills containing fentanyl. There have been three overdoses in the county.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento Fentanyl Crisis UpdateApril 19, 2016We learn the latest in the investigation into the series of fentanyl deaths and overdoses in the Sacramento County region. DEA Special Agent in Charge, John Martin, talks about the ‘look-alike’ quality of this drug as it’s trafficked on the street. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSacramento County Reports A Rash Of Opiate OverdosesMarch 28, 2016UPDATE March 29 - Sacramento County officials are now reporting 28 cases of opioid-related overdoses in the past few days. Authorities say the overdoses are suspected of causing six deaths.
