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The latest on the Key Bridge collapse, New York puts forth legislation to get clean energy projects on the grid and Wisconsin and other states join a federal summer food program to help feed kids across the country.

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Republicans float conspiracy theories on the collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge, South Carolina's congressional elections will use a map ruled unconstitutional, and the Senate schedules an impeachment trial for Homeland Secretary Mayorkas.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

AR: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented numerous challenges for individuals seeking help for substance abuse. (Adobe Stock)
AR Gets $4 Million to Help Residents Seeking Substance-Abuse Treatment

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The federal Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded Arkansas $4 million in grants to help combat the opioid …

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The average binge drinker consumes about seven drinks per binge and goes on binges about once a week, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that Arkansas binge drinkers consumer more than eight drinks each time.(LaRose/Flickr)
Report: Binge Drinking Doesn't Go on Ice Post Graduation

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas is number one in the country in terms of the level of binge drinking, according to the Centers for Disease Control …

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Experts say finding unused prescription drugs at a friend or relatives’ house can turn curiosity into a deadly addiction. (stevepb/Pixabay) <br /><br />
Arkansas "Drug Take-Back Day" Set for Saturday

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Saturday is National Drug Take-Back Day, and across Arkansas, there will be hundreds of locations to drop off expired or …

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Anti-smoking efforts for Native Americans could incorporate tobacco's unique tribal history and culture to be more effective. (nih.gov)
Tribes' Anti-Smoking Efforts Need to Include History

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said some racial and ethnic groups have much higher smoking rates than …

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Self imposed stigma is a big reason people put off getting help for mental health issues, including depression. (Virginia Carter)
Self Imposed Roadblocks Keep People from Mental Health Treatment

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – For people struggling with mental health issues, stigma is a major barrier to seeking help, according to a new report…

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Nursing students teach proper foot care to patients in homeless shelters in Fayetteville. (Eleanor Mann School of Nursing)
Nurses Take Health Care to the Homeless

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – An innovative community nursing program in Fayetteville is being called such a success that it may be expanded to other …

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Children are more at risk of drowning in Arkansas than adults, and research shows life jackets save lives. (arkansasparks.com)
Children More at Risk of Drowning in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Boating season is about to kick into high gear on waterways around the state, and officials are urging Indiana swimmers and …

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Researchers say there's health benefits to getting outdoors, both mentally and physically. (Mike Baca)
Want to be Healthier? Get Outdoors!

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - As the weather warms up, birds chirp and flowers bloom, don't forget to take some time to enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer…

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A new report says how healthy you are depends a lot on where you live. (Lorie Gelwick Tuter)
Study Ranks Counties by Health Factors

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Benton County is first in Arkansas for length and quality of life, while Phillips County comes in last, according to a new report…

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Party hosts should not hesitate to intervene to prevent a guest from driving while drunk. Credit: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
MADD: Party Planners Hold the Keys to Prevent DUIs

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Arkansas law-enforcement agencies have stepped up DUI patrols for New Year celebrations. Nearly 150 people die each year in …

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GRAPHIC: The new CDC National Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows 41 percent of teens admit to texting or e-mailing while driving. CREDIT: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
CDC: Risky Teen Behavior Shifts

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Less cigarette smoking, soda drinking and physical fighting, but more time at computers and other tech devices. That's the …

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PHOTO: Electronic cigarettes are growing in popularity, and while they may appear to be less harmful than tobacco cigarettes, experts say more research about their safety is needed.
Safety of Electronic Cigarettes Still Up for Debate

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Electronic cigarettes often are advertised as a safer alternative to real tobacco cigarettes, but there are a lot of questions …

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