Substance Abuse

California ‘care court’ creates treatment roadmap for addicts, mentally ill

California officials unveiled a program intended to increase support for residents who struggle with severe mental illness, substance abuse issues…

2 years ago

City to expand mental health, substance abuse care with 400 new treatment beds

San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Thursday that the city will create 400 new treatment beds, 140 of which will…

3 years ago

Supes unanimously pass Mental Health SF

San Francisco supervisors Tuesday unanimously passed an ordinance that aims to overhaul the mental health system and substance abuse system,…

4 years ago

Mayor, supes reach agreement on Mental Health SF

The San Francisco mayor and supervisors announced Tuesday they will move forward with Mental Health SF, with some tweaks, which…

4 years ago

SF hopes expanded conservatorship power will help those who need it most

β€œIt’s not good enough to say we have voluntary programs that people can accept.”

5 years ago

SF carves individual care paths for most vulnerable homeless population

"We have to find ways to use the system to bend in their direction.”

5 years ago

NFL suspends Aldon Smith after alcohol arrest

Raiders linebacker Aldon Smith has been suspended by the National Football League for one calendar year.

8 years ago

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