Weekly Wrap Up

Wake Up Call from Rise Up Against Addiction Walk, WCVB-TV/ABC Boston

October 10, 2022 — "Monday's Wake Up Call comes from the Rise Up Against Addiction Walk in Boston"

Is 'rainbow fentanyl' a threat to your kids this Halloween? Experts say no, NPR

October 11, 2022 — "The Drug Enforcement Administration, though, is issuing a warning at this time, a warning that drug dealers are marketing fentanyl pills that look like candy. This warning has gone viral on social media, but some drug policy experts doubt it."

'It's imperative': National leaders in mental health join ranks in Utah to tackle stigma, disparities, KSL.com

October 11, 2022 — "The summit features 175 representatives from hundreds of national organizations and aims to establish a common theme and understanding in messages surrounding mental health and substance use."

Joe Biden's Voicemail to Hunter Biden Is a 'Wonderful Example', Newsweek

October 13, 2022 — "In the message, then former Vice President Biden told his son: 'It's Dad. I called to tell you I love you. I love you more than the whole world, pal. You gotta get some help. I know you don't know what to do. I don't either.'"

WSU Study: Smart home sensors could help curb opioid overdoses, KEPR CBS 19

October 13, 2022 — "The study showed these camera-less sensors can provide accurate information about overnight restlessness and sleep disruption for people recovering from opioid use disorder."

Paul Newman Reveals Heartbreak Over Son's Addiction in Memoir: 'Never Thought It Would Be Fatal', People

October 13, 2022 — "In a new posthumous memoir, Paul Newman: The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man, he dives deep into his own psychological makeup and the tragic loss of his son Scott, who died from a drug and alcohol overdose at the age of 28 in 1978."