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As the fentanyl crisis ravages Native American communities, some of their leaders want tribal police and courts to go after non-tribal dealers. But they can't without getting permission from Congress.
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Gov. Jay Inslee proposed supplemental budget would add to about $200 million for combating illegal opioids as the state is tapping another $82 million from opioid settlements.
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Sam Miller once slept outside Olympia's Capitol Theater. Now it's the setting for his comedy specialSam Miller mines his experiences of homelessness and drug addiction for comedy. That might be why he's getting big now.
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Seattle's mayor and city attorney say they want to use a new state law to push people into treatment — but what happens when that's not available?
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The "Blake" bill is supposed to push people into drug treatment. But the state can't say how many beds are available for them.
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King County’s new prosecutor Leesa Manion took office this month. KNKX's Lilly Ana Fowler talked with Manion about legalized drug possession, bail reform and how crime is being handled in King County.
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Since 2001, possession or use of any drug has been treated as a health issue in Portugal. The country's drug-induced death rate has plummeted to five times lower than the European Union average.
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Doctors have commonly managed the persistent pain of people over 65 with prescription opioids. But that has left some still in pain, and with a physical and emotional dependence that can ruin life.
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A University of Washington report on drug addiction in King County confirms that heroin use is still on the rise. But for the first time, researchers say…
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Georgia has stopped licensing new clinics that provide medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction. Some call the state's move irresponsible. Others say the clinics aren't regulated enough.