Opioid crisis adds social work to police duties - Washington Times

Opioid crisis adds social work to police duties - Washington Times

Police take more compassionate role as opioid epidemic rages

Law enforcement authorities are learning that the traditional approach to curbing drug abuse isn’t working. Instead, the opioid crisis has forced police across the country to assume unfamiliar roles as drug counselors and social workers. (Associated Press/File) more >

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times - Wednesday, December 26, 2018