drug use

A tent city in Manhattan provides squatters with electricity, water, and free needles for drug use while police avoid intervening. The area is described as a festering, stinking encampment in the city's heart.

Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak declared the city is 'back,' citing growing energy and confidence, but business leaders remain uncertain if recent improvements in downtown activity are a temporary blip. Challenges include rising inflation, labor costs, and concerns over homelessness and drug use, which some argue deter visitors. The city plans summer events and infrastructure projects to boost the economy.

A report by HM inspector of prisons for England and Wales links cuts to prison education and training with rising drug use, self-harm, and violence. Spending on frontline education has fallen by up to 50%, and the watchdog criticizes 'brutal' cuts by Labour ministers.

Two Teen Health Connection graduates, Sophey Cherry and Cameron Miller, reflected on their years of leadership training and commitment to avoiding alcohol, tobacco, and drugs. The program, active in Charlotte for over 30 years, focuses on drug education, mental health, and peer outreach, with participants creating awareness materials and serving on a teen advisory board.

A mother used cocaine as a 'treat' while at a primary school gate, which has negatively impacted her son. The article warns other women about the risks of drug use based on this case.

Sami arrived in the UK via boat but fled back to France due to drug use and chaos at his asylum accommodation. He is among others leaving similar facilities over deteriorating conditions.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is responding to L.A. mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, who attributes homelessness to drug use. Wilson is pushing back against Pratt's claim.

Spencer Pratt, a Los Angeles mayoral candidate, stated he would enforce restrictions on smoking and drug use near children in public spaces like parks and schools if elected. He emphasized priorities such as safety, public services, and reducing drug-related activities around children, while downplaying the importance of issues like solar policy.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman participated in a Canal Street cleanup in Lower Manhattan with Nick Shirley and Joe Sweeny to address issues like illegal street vendors, drug use, and crime. The event aimed to show solidarity with local residents and business owners affected by these challenges.

The article discusses middle-class mothers, Marissa and Selina, who use cocaine as a substitute for wine, claiming it helps them cope with daily stress. They describe methods to avoid detection and suggest many others in similar situations are doing the same.

Los Angeles authorities cleared a homeless encampment in North Hollywood that had been associated with crime and drug use. Residents along Varna Avenue reported safety concerns and had previously complained to the city about the encampment.