Housing Committee forwards $13,900 expansion to the Project Safe Neighborhoods grant after police cite arrests and large drug seizures Lawrence Police presented results from Project Safe Neighborhoods patrols and operations and the committee voted to send a request to expand PSN funding by $13,900 to the full council; officers said the grant supports extra enforcement that led to hundreds of arrests and multi‑kilogram drug seizures during recent grant periods.

The Housing Committee has backed a $13,900 expansion of the Project Safe Neighborhoods grant, with police reporting staggering results: over 500 arrests and substantial drug seizures in just three months!

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Tackling drug abuse requires deep understanding of human behavior. This study on cognitive-autonomous motivation for alcohol-dependent patients shows how behavioral science crafts more effective interventions. #DrugAbusePrevention #PublicHealth
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Arkansas establishes Drug Task Force Fund to support local law enforcement operations Arkansas creates the Drug Task Force Fund to finance eligible drug task forces statewide.

Arkansas is taking a bold step against drug abuse with House Bill 1202, aiming to empower local task forces through dedicated funding and legal support.

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Montana Senate Bill 463 addresses child exposure to dangerous drugs and sexual abuse reporting The bill mandates disclosure of drug exposure cases involving children to authorities.

Montana's Senate Bill 463 is poised to reshape child safety protocols by addressing the alarming rise in drug exposure among children, igniting heated debates about privacy and protection.

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Kentucky updates prescription monitoring laws for felony offenses Kentucky amends laws to enhance reporting on felony-related prescription practices

Kentucky's House Bill 389 is igniting fierce debates as it aims to tighten control over prescriptions to combat the opioid crisis, but is it a step forward or an overreach?

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Punjab Health Dept Joins Hands with NGO to Fight Drug Abuse: Dr. Balbir Singh - Yes Punjab News Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh announces collaboration with Narcotics Anonymous to combat drug abuse in the state, focusing on de-addiction and rehabilitation services.

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‘Mission Spandan’: NCB ties up with spiritual organisations to tackle drug abuse - Yes Punjab News The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has signed an MoU with five spiritual organizations under “Mission Spandan” to combat drug abuse and addiction through spirituality and awareness. Spearheaded by Ami...

‘Mission Spandan’: NCB ties up with spiritual organisations to tackle drug abuse
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