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Shows tagged as: drugs

Tue, Mar 26 2013

Crime Rates Increasing In Medford

Crime is on the rise in Medford, Oregon. Some say increases in drug use and drug trafficking are the biggest causes.

Thu, Jan 17 2013

Ioan Grillo Investigates Mexico's Drug Trade

Journalist Ioan Grillo has spent more than a decade looking into Mexico's drug trade.

Wed, Oct 17 2012

Nike Drops Lance Armstrong

We react to the news about Nike dropping Lance Armstrong in response to the recent release of doping evidence.

Mon, Oct 15 2012

Lance Armstrong

Now that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency has recommended Lance Armstrong be stripped of his titles, where does that leave Livestrong supporters and cycling fans?

Thu, Sep 13 2012

UO and OSU start Random Drug Testing

The University of Oregon and Oregon State University plan to start randomly drug testing student athletes.

Wed, May 2 2012

Homeless Deaths

How many people die on the street each year? The fact is, we only know a small part of the story.

Thu, Feb 16 2012

Drug Dogs in Josephine County Schools

The Three Rivers School District in Josephine County has announced plans to use drug dogs in their schools. What do you think of this idea?

Thu, Dec 15 2011

20 Years of Drug Courts

The nation's second oldest drug court is turning 20 Thursday. We'll explore the history and effectiveness of the Multnomah County system.

Wed, Aug 17 2011

Methadone Realities

Most people know of methadone as a treatment for heroin addiction. Its uses have broadened and a black market has followed. Last year in Oregon, it claimed more lives than heroin.

Mon, Apr 11 2011

Zoning Out Drugs

Portland Mayor Sam Adams is pushing for revised drug free zones to combat crime. Will they work? Are they constitutional?

Thu, Apr 8 2010

Cracking Down on Heroin

How can state and federal agencies work together to keep heroin off the streets?

Fri, Mar 12 2010

Reducing Harm

What are the ethics of "harm reduction" programs like needle exchange programs or supervised injection sites?

Mon, Jan 25 2010

Oregon Meth

What impact has Oregon's over-the-counter pseudoephedrine ban had on the state's meth problem? Should Oregon's law be made national?

Tue, Aug 11 2009

Rebroadcast: As We Are - Addicted

Rebroadcast: How does addiction touch your life?

Tue, Mar 17 2009

New Drug Czar

What will the Seattle police chief bring to the Office of National Drug Control Policy?

Thu, Mar 12 2009

As We Are: Addicted

How has addiction touched your life?

Wed, Aug 20 2008

Chronic Pain Relief

What's the best way to regulate medical marijuana usage?

Tue, May 20 2008

School Trips

What is the most effective way to curb alcohol and drug abuse among students on college campuses?

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