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Can a monthly injection be the key to curbing addiction? These experts say yes
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In California, where overdose deaths are on the rise, administering anti-addiction medication as a monthly injection holds tremendous potential.California
California Democrats lean into abortion rights as ‘defining issue’
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Gov. Gavin Newsom and other California Democrats are counting on abortion rights to drive their voters to the polls. But some may still care more about crime, homelessness and inflation.Health Matters
As overdoses soar, more states decriminalize fentanyl testing strips
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Bans of the strips — on the books in about half of states, experts say — stem from laws criminalizing drug paraphernalia adopted decades ago.Bay Area
With Roe in limbo, California vows to protect abortion rights
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With a leaked draft opinion showing the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe vs. Wade, California vows to strengthen abortion rights.Bay Area
California prepares to be a haven for abortion rights
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In June, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to dramatically scale back, or even end, the constitutional right to abortion.California
Despite losing federal money, California is still testing uninsured residents for COVID — for now
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California is relying on other state and local programs to continue free testing.COVID-19
Why making decisions in a pandemic world is difficult and exhausting
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Faced with uncertainly, we are worse at risk assessment that we often believe.California
Doctors trying to prescribe abortion pills across state lines stymied by legislation
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Telemedicine and mail-order pharmacies can provide medication abortions to women who can't otherwise access abortion.Bay Area
