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Alcohol and drug detoxification is the first crucial step on the road to recovery for individuals struggling with substance abuse. However, navigating this process can be confusing and overwhelming. To …
12 Things You Should Know About Alcohol and Drug Detox Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The Graham County adult drug court has been in action since March 2017. “The drug court is effectively the closest thing to a rehab we’re …
Adult drug court: Making a difference one addiction at a time Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Former Thatcher champion football coach Sean Hinton was arrested for DUI-drug after being pulled over for a moving violation. Drug paraphernalia consistent with heroin use …
Former Thatcher football coach Sean Hinton arrested for DUI-drug Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – As the area awaits the possibility of an inpatient sober living house and/or a rehabilitation center, two outpatient facilities with different methods have set …
Two new outpatient recovery facilities look to curb opiate abuse in Safford and surrounding areas Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection Many individuals facing addiction find themselves at a crossroads, pondering the options for recovering from methamphetamine (meth) addiction. Meth is a stimulant known …
What Are the Most Effective Options for Meth Recovery? Read More
In case you or perhaps somebody you like is considering addiction treatment, understanding the available levels of care is usually an important initial step. Addiction treatment for individuals aims to …
From Detox to Recovery: Map the Journey for Addiction Treatment Individual Read More
Contributed Photo: The 4th annual Safford Lions Club 5K & 10K Run & Ride for Mental Health Awareness is Saturday, Oct. 14. Contributed Article SAFFORD – The 4th annual Safford …
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(Photo for illustration purposes) This photo shows how to administer Narcan Nasal Spray. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The opioid-antagonist Narcan (naloxone) revived two separate fentanyl overdose patients that …
Narcan revives separate fentanyl overdose victims just days apart Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The death of a man who was found deceased in a friend’s bathroom has been ruled accidental due to …
Man’s death attributed to fentanyl, alcohol intoxication Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo: A woman’s body found south of Safford was investigated by the Graham County Sheriff’s Office. A medical exam report listed the death as being accidental from …
Methamphetamine intoxication listed as cause of death for woman found south of Safford Read More