The former Badger offers a cautionary tale to University of Wisconsin-Madison students about the dangers of booze.
Tag: Unhealthy Wisconsin
Unhealthy Wisconsin examines areas where Wisconsin falls short in well-being. Student-journalists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison under the direction of Wisconsin Watch Managing Editor Dee J. Hall explored some of the most pressing health problems in the state and possible solutions.
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Wisconsin’s ‘death grip with alcohol’ is killing more residents
Excessive alcohol use is taking a heavy toll in a state that celebrates its drinking culture.
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‘They die so quickly’: Fentanyl killing 1,000+ people in Wisconsin each year
Many teenagers dying from the drug aren’t addicted, says one mother who lost her son to fentanyl. ‘They’re taking pills to make themselves feel better.’
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Here’s where to find Narcan in Wisconsin — and how to reverse an opioid overdose
A guide for responding to an opioid overdose in Milwaukee and across Wisconsin.
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Can Wisconsin heal itself? New series provides insights into state’s most vexing health problems
A University of Wisconsin-Madison journalism class explores what ails the state — and how it can improve