AZ: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention
New 988 Suicide-Prevention Hotline Will Save Arizonans Time, Lives
Mental-health advocates say the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline could save the lives of many Arizonans and others facing a crisis. The new three-…
AZ Lawmakers Legalize Needle-Exchange Programs to Fight HIV, Opioids
PHOENIX -- Health-care advocates say Arizona's new needle exchange law could not only save millions of dollars in health care but also slow the spread…
Report: COVID-19 Could Trigger Increase in Overdose Deaths
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- The coronavirus pandemic has pushed unemployment rates in Arizona and other states to record highs, and health policy groups …
Report: Smoking Can Cost More Than $1 million Over a Lifetime
PHOENIX - We all know smoking cigarettes is an expensive habit, but have you ever thought about just how much money it costs a person over their …
Arizonans Remember the Victims of Drunk Driving
PHOENIX - Today is the National Day of Remembrance for victims of drunk and drugged driving sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving, also known as …
Report: Medicaid Improves Kids' Long-Term Health and Education
PHOENIX – Children who benefited from Medicaid expansion are more likely to have better health, get a good education and earn more money…
Arizona Gets "C" Grade for Premature Birth Rate
PHOENIX - Arizona's premature birth rate has improved over the past several years, but still remains well below the goal set by the March of Dimes…
Mental Health in Focus After Robin Williams' Suicide
PHOENIX - The suicide death of Robin Williams this week may serve as a powerful and tragic reminder for Arizonans and people everywhere that mental il…
Report: Alcohol Use Should Be a Doctor's-Office Discussion
PHOENIX – Many Arizonans are pouring themselves a few too many drinks on a regular basis, and despite the health risks, a new study from the …
MADD 'Glad' About Crackdown on Drunk Driving
PHOENIX - You might think an organization called "MADD" doesn't have much to be glad about, but more police on the streets through this holiday …
Report: Pedestrian Fatalities Up Nationwide, Above Average in AZ
PHOENIX - It's more dangerous to be a pedestrian in Arizona than in many other states. A new report from the federal Department of Transportation …
Teens, Tots & Toxic Drugs: Keep Meds Locked Up at Home
PHOENIX - Thousands of children are hospitalized every year and some die, because they take medications not prescribed for them, according to the …