Substance abuse

Amid the overdose epidemic and opioid crisis, the state granted money to three peer-led recovery programs specializing in helping Arkansans with long-term recovery from substance abuse. Justin Buck, executive director for Wolfe Street Foundation, said the funding is a big step in a long journey.

Amid the overdose epidemic and opioid crisis, the state granted money to three peer-led recovery programs specializing in helping Arkansans with long-term recovery from substance abuse. Justin Buck, executive director for Wolfe Street Foundation, said the funding is a big step in a long journey.

As the Fayetteville Police Department launches its social work internship program, the Fort Smith Police Department is waiting to find out if it's been…

The Sebastian County Crisis Stabilization Unit is slated to open later this month after some delays and a redesign of the building. Western Arkansas…