Looking to head off a public health issue that was repeatedly referred to as a growing crisis, City Council voted Thursday to take the first steps to combat an increase in deaths and abuse of the opioid family of drugs and pharmaceuticals. The unanimous vote came after members of Austin’s music and artistic community reported […]
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Drug cases pinch SIMS budget as local opioid abuse grows
A surge in substance abuse cases, specifically opioids, in Austin’s music community has put one of Austin’s most well-known music nonprofits in financial trouble and on the lookout for public and private dollars to combat a growing health crisis. The SIMS Foundation, which provides mental health services, including drug and alcohol abuse treatment, to Austin […]