Minn. Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Fight Synthetic Drug Use

Published February 17, 2014

Minn. Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Fight Synthetic Drug Use
On Wednesday, the lawmakers put out their ideas for a legislative package this session aimed at reducing the threat posed by synthetic drugs. “After holding meetings and discussions in communities across the state, I think we can all agree that the …
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Turn tide on heroin deaths now, Minnesota officials told
Her legislation also seeks to encourage drug users to call for help by protecting them from prosecution for items found at the scene of an overdose emergency. Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek, asked by an observer why dealers now were selling heroin …
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Maine Gov. Paul LePage To Veto Lifesaving Overdose Prevention Drug …
Last year LePage vetoed a “Good Samaritan” bill that would protect drug users who called 911 to report an overdose. Now he is set to veto legislation for the second time to increase access to Naloxone, a pharmaceutical known under the trade name Narcan …
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