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Black Americans are now dying from drug overdoses at a higher rate than whites

Black Americans are now dying from drug overdoses at a higher rate than whites

New research shows drug overdose deaths continue to surge among Black Americans. For the first time since 1999, Black Americans are dying at a higher rate per capita than white Americans.
by Brian Mann

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The state of marijuana in Minnesota

The state of marijuana in Minnesota

Marijuana has been legal for medical use in Minnesota since 2014. Is it working for people? How has it affected health and wellness in Minnesota? Will recreational usage be legalized soon? What are the factors that contribute to a state legalizing recreational marijuana use? And what are the concerns for a community once that happens?
by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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Fixing law enforcement's PTSD problem

Fixing law enforcement's PTSD problem

Trauma is widespread and, if left unhealed, it affects decision making on the job.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Operators blame pandemic staff shortages for group home closures

Operators blame pandemic staff shortages for group home closures

Since the start of the year, a raft of Minnesota group homes serving nearly 60 people have closed. Their operators blame pandemic-related labor shortages and the closures are leaving families facing difficult decisions about how to care for their loved ones, and putting renewed focus on higher pay for long-term care workers.
by Catharine Richert

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Recovering from addiction has become more challenging during the pandemic

The pandemic has made seeking treatment more difficult for those struggling with addiction. Host Cathy Wurzer talked with William Moyers, vice-president of Hazelden Betty-Ford, about the challenges those in recovery have faced and how others can help.
by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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