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Tag: substance abuse
Posted inGovernment, Local news

Wisconsin Submits Plans to Support Mental Health and Substance Use Services

by Racine County Eye

Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced that Wisconsin will receive nearly $50 million in additional funding from the federal government to address mental health and substance use needs. The funding—part of the American Rescue Plan Act signed into law in March—will add $24.6 million to mental health services and $22 million to substance use […]

Posted inHealth, Kenosha Lens, Local news

Medical examiner alerts community after 2 suspected overdose deaths within the past week

by Racine County Eye

Kenosha County Medical Examiner Patrice Hall reminds the community of the dangers of drug use following a pair of suspected overdose deaths last weekend. These cases, both involving adults in the City of Kenosha, came just weeks after the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department reported responding to six nonfatal overdose cases in a six-day period. There […]