By Edgar Mendez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Rafael Mercado works on the front lines of the city’s battle against drug overdoses. And he’s not happy with what he’s seeing. “This […]
Wisconsin Childrens’ Health Lagging Women’s Health
Study Finds Prevalence Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse Among Adolescents By Haleema Shah The 2016 Health of Women and Children Report by the United Health Foundation found that when it comes to the health of women and children, Wisconsin ranks at number 15 out of 50. That’s a “middle-of-the-road” ranking according to Dr. Ana Fuentevilla, […]
Advocates Push To Expand Family Drug Courts In Wisconsin
Program Currently Operates Only In Milwaukee by Gilman Halsted The success of a family drug treatment court in Milwaukee has prompted lawmakers to consider expanding the program to other parts of the state. The court in Milwaukee is the only one in Wisconsin to offer a non-criminal option for drug-addicted parents to win back custody […]