https://www.azpm.org/tags/drugs Drugs en-US Copyright Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:38:10 GMT https://www.azpm.org/health-medicine/2026-04-14/229295-historic-decline-in-us-overdose-deaths-threatened-by-changing-street-drug-supply Drug overdose deaths are plummeting in the U.S. in ways never seen before. Experts worry new, toxic "synthetic" street drugs could derail the recovery. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:38:10 GMT https://www.azpm.org/health-medicine/2026-04-14/229295-historic-decline-in-us-overdose-deaths-threatened-by-changing-street-drug-supply Brian Mann, NPR National Correspondent https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-02-27/228661-tucson-releases-draft-of-public-safety-action-plan The plan, a part of the Safe City Initiative, would set measurable targets for addressing public drug use and homelessness. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:36:15 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-02-27/228661-tucson-releases-draft-of-public-safety-action-plan Nick Rommel https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-01-29/228223-tucson-pushes-to-address-public-drug-use-but-obstacles-remain Challenges include tensions between the city and Pima County’s top prosecutor, the police’s fraught reputation with homeless people and public pressure for new solutions. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:38:00 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-01-29/228223-tucson-pushes-to-address-public-drug-use-but-obstacles-remain Nick Rommel https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-01-16/228018-for-now-tucson-will-not-adopt-a-proposed-public-drug-use-ordinance The law would have criminalized a wide range of drug-associated behaviors in public places. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:00:50 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-01-16/228018-for-now-tucson-will-not-adopt-a-proposed-public-drug-use-ordinance Nick Rommel https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-01-07/227864-pima-county-approves-first-major-batch-of-opioid-settlement-grants County and three local governments are pooling payments from pharmaceutical companies, totaling over $100 million for addiction-related initiatives. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:12:57 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2026-01-07/227864-pima-county-approves-first-major-batch-of-opioid-settlement-grants Nick Rommel https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-11-18/227310-tucson-pima-county-officials-hold-unusual-joint-meeting-to-discuss-homelessness-drug-use Separate city and county sessions on Tuesday provided more concrete public safety policies than the largely ceremonial joint meeting. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:13:04 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-11-18/227310-tucson-pima-county-officials-hold-unusual-joint-meeting-to-discuss-homelessness-drug-use Nick Rommel https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-11-17/227285-with-launch-of-task-force-tucson-officials-continue-policy-shift-on-public-safety The advisory group will review a proposed drug use ordinance, Mayor Romero says. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:26:13 GMT https://www.azpm.org/news/2025-11-17/227285-with-launch-of-task-force-tucson-officials-continue-policy-shift-on-public-safety Nick Rommel https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-10-02/226675-arizona-theatre-companys-deceived-takes-gaslighting-to-a-whole-new-level Also on Arizona Spotlight: For 60 years, The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter has offered hope to felines and humans in need; and 3-time gold medal Olympian Carrie Bates shares her story of addiction and recovery. Thu, 02 Oct 2025 18:44:11 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-10-02/226675-arizona-theatre-companys-deceived-takes-gaslighting-to-a-whole-new-level Mark McLemore https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-10-01/226658-womens-recovery-center-tells-of-medicaid-delays-amid-state-fraud-probe The Haven says the state owes it more than $375,000. Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:22:25 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-10-01/226658-womens-recovery-center-tells-of-medicaid-delays-amid-state-fraud-probe Katya Mendoza https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-05-14/224839-overdose-deaths-down-in-arizona-last-year-nationwide Despite the drop, health experts warn of federal action halting progress on overdose deaths. Wed, 14 May 2025 21:29:01 GMT https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2025-05-14/224839-overdose-deaths-down-in-arizona-last-year-nationwide Hannah Cree