COLUMN: Substance abuse health issues

COLUMN: Substance abuse health issues

Substance abuse disorder can wreak havoc on a person’s health and wellness. SUD can impact nearly every aspect of a person’s life—from physical and mental health to relationships, career and overall well-being. It can lead to chronic illnesses, neurological damage…

UPDATE: Moses Lake Community Activist Launches Petition Against City Council’s Handling of Homelessness and Substance Abuse

6 p.m. UPDATE -- "As a city, I believe that it is our responsibility to make sure that we have streets, water and sewer, parks, and planning with adequate fire and police protection. I do not believe that as a…

The City of Oakland will begin to clean the homeless camps in Lake Merritt as part of an effort to beautify one of the city's most iconic sites. Telemundo 48 traveled the area and found that one of the places with the most homeless camp presence is under the 12th Street bridges. The city put out notices to let the owners of tents and motor homes know that they have seven days to move their belongings. The cleaning of Lake Merritt and Peralta Par…