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When he couldn't get pills easily anymore he started buying street-level heroin, Rep. Bedingfield says. Requires DHEC to provide prescription report cards to doctors who use the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. '"Other bills they filed:–Mandatory use of Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. –Prescription report cards. It's a personal mission for Rep. Bedingfield. SC House Members File 10 Bills to Curb Opioid & Heroin Problem When he couldn't get pills easily anymore he started buying street-level heroin, Rep. Bedingfield says. Josh Bedingfield, left, died last year from an opioid overdose. Requires DHEC to provide prescription report cards to doctors who use the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. It's a personal mission for Rep. Bedingfield. --Prescription report cards. Republicans in the state House are filing 10 proposals aimed at curbing South Carolina's rampant prescription painkiller problem. One requires doctors to consult a sta

THE 1975 stars Matt Healy and George Daniel were caught appearing to smoke a cigarette under their TABLE inside the BRIT Awards ceremony last night. 19 Matt Healy and George Daniel were crouched under the table togetherThe clip was recorded by bass player Ross MacDonald, and shows George initially puffing, before passing what appears to be the cigarette to Matt. One wrote: "Are people seriously thinking they hacked the Brits during the 1975 performance? 19 The stars were caught appearing to smoke a cigarette19 George and Matt shared the cigaretteThe Sun Online has contacted both stars' reps for comment. It came after viewers feared ITV had been hacked during the band's performance, as critical screen shots appeared over their performance. MORE: Robbie Williams gave surprise extra performance at The Brit Awards that the cameras didn't get to seeMORE: Fans weren't happy about Skepta being muted at the Brit Awards 2017 Brit Awards winners 2017: Full list of winner

Sorry, this zipcode is not in our deliverable area for this subscription service. Re-enter zip code or sign up for digital access. Get digital access New legislation will address opioid and heroin epidemic in South Carolina Close Get email notifications on Lauren Sausser daily! Whenever Lauren Sausser posts new content, you'll get an email delivered to your inbox with a link. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. There was a problem saving your notification. Your notification has been saved. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017COLUMBIA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) – South Carolina state representatives have filed several bills aimed at addressing South Carolina's opioid and heroin problem. More information on the proposed legislation is below: They say opioids and heroin is a major epidemic across the state. Reps. Eric Bedingfield, Russell Fry, Phyllis Henderson, and Chip Huggins say the new bills focus on many aspects and are looking at wh

Yes, repeal it immediately and let the chips fall where they may. 188 33%The law is just fine as it is – including coverage for low-income West Virginians and coal miners suffering from black lung disease. 162 29%Yes, repeal but promise to find a workable replacement in the year ahead. Yes, there are problems with the law, but they can be fixed, right? 107 19%Push the pause button, please. Americorps to start new efforts with opioid addiction recovery - Story Americorps to start new efforts with opioid addiction recovery News Americorps to start new efforts with opioid addiction recovery Americorps is joining the fight against opioid addiction. The plan is to design new Americorps programming for opioid addiction recovery, but also to offer opportunities to those in the recovery community. In Minnesota, opioid addiction is gripping the state like never before. - Americorps is joining the fight against opioid addiction. Samantha St. John, who struggled with alcohol addiction, belie

× Seattle PD officer charged with drug possession and releasing crime victim informationSEATTLE – A Seattle police officer has been charged with possessing drugs and, separately, illegally using department computer equipment to access and release confidential crime victim information to a reporter. Detectives got another warrant to expand their search, and found that Marlow had texted photos of crime victim information to Q13 News anchor David Rose. Detectives found several pictures of computer screens showing information from the Seattle Police database with information on crime victims including their names and addresses. Officer Robert Lee Marlow was charged with violation of the uniform controlled substances act and second-degree computer trespass last month in King County Superior Court. As the investigation progressed, vice cops set up a meeting in which the dancer agreed to sell heroin to an undercover officer and perform a sex act on him. SEATTLE – A longtime Seattle polic

(Photo: Hancock County Jail)SULLIVAN, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — Two men from New York and three Hancock County residents were arrested Tuesday night following an investigation into the sale of drugs. All were brought to Hancock County Jail and were expected in court Wednesday. Sherman Merchant, 32, and Jade Giger, 30 – both from Gouldsboro, as well as 39-year-old Sand Matthew Leise of Sullivan, were the three Maine residents. Both New York men, residents of the Bronx – 28-year-old Christopher Cruz and 51-year-old Kevin Barner – were charged with Class C conspiracy to traffic in schedule W drugs (heroin and crack). Merchant and Leise were both arrested on outstanding warrants – three and one, respectively. Documents say she was preparing the heroin "for shipment." She faces drug possession and drug trafficking charges. Hild, 46, was arrested as part of an investigation by the Regional Narcotics Unit, a drug task force, and the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. Allison Hil

Heather Locklear is moving on from her past rumored struggles with substance abuse, and she's doing it all with a sense of humor. MORE: Heather Locklear Responds to Rehab RumorsThe year has been great to Locklear so far. WATCH: Heather Locklear Tells the President to 'Go to Hell' in 'Too Close to Home' Sneak Peek! The 55-year-old actress guest-starred on Fresh Off the Boat on Tuesday, poking fun at some of the headlines that have plagued her in recent years. In addition to her Fresh Off the Boat guest appearance, she also regularly appears on Tyler Perry's Too Close to Home, which airs on TLC. Community Health Center Receives Grant to Expand Substance Abuse Programs FALMOUTH – Community Health Center of Cape Cod has received a $10,000 grant to expand its substance abuse treatment programming. Community Health Center of Cape Cod operates at locations in Falmouth, Mashpee and Bourne. The center currently treats more than 5,500 substance abuse visits each y