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Opioids
Dave Schechter
June 1, 2022, 11:33 am
‘Refuge’ A Story of Hate and Redemption
Tens of thousands of refugees from dozens of countries have begun new lives in America in Clarkston, Ga.
The opioid crisis is a national problem the federal government is trying to address.
December 4, 2019, 11:14 am
Is the Jewish Stigma Around Addiction Holding Us Back?
Jewish stigmas around addiction and substance abuse can prevent people from acknowledging a problem and seeking treatment.
By Paula Baroff
Ira Katz set up a pharmacy in Little Five Points 37 years ago.
January 3, 2019, 4:22 pm
One Man’s Effort to Tame the Opioid Crisis
Little Five Points pharmacist, Ira Katz, has been spreading the word that the Narcan device could be purchased without a prescription to reverse drug overdoses and save lives.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Steven Waronker is the father of Brian Waronker, pictured with his memaw, Mary Lou.
January 3, 2019, 4:19 pm
A Stolen Son
In July, Dr. Steven Waronker shared the story and lessons of the tragic loss of his son, one of many victims of the opioid crisis.
By AJT Staff
Steven Waronker is the father of Brian Waronker, pictured with his memaw, Mary Lou.
July 12, 2018, 12:42 pm
A Stolen Son
Steven Waronker, MD, shares his personal experience with the opioid crisis.
By Steven Waronker
Ira Katz set up a pharmacy in Little Five Points 37 years ago.
July 12, 2018, 6:40 am
One Man’s Effort to Tame the Opioid Crisis
Little Five Points hero. “I have had three episodes in the last three weeks and saved all three,” said Katz
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Jennifer Greenberg says she was sworn to secrecy about her husband’s depression until he committed suicide. (Photo by Sarah Moosazadeh)
May 30, 2018, 7:04 am
200+ Break Silence on Addiction, Mental Illness
The Blue Dove Foundation and its partners share real stories from the Jewish community.
By Sarah Moosazadeh
April 10, 2018, 6:06 pm
Lifesaving Jewish Responses to Opioid Epidemic
The community develops a depth of resources for addiction treatment and recovery.
By Leah R. Harrison
Alyza Berman shares the excitement about the Berman Center at the open house Aug. 28.
August 31, 2017, 9:29 am
Berman Center Realizes Vision for Addiction Care
The Dunwoody facility offers Jewish faith-based outpatient services for addicts and their families.
By Leah R. Harrison
August 31, 2017, 8:49 am
Atlanta’s Jewish Recovery Triangle
The addition of the Berman Center and Derech Homes strengthens the response to the Jewish Heroin Triangle.
By Leah R. Harrison
The AJT won first place for excellence in enterprise or investigative reporting for coverage of heroin and opioid addiction among Jews in Atlanta's Heroin Triangle
September 9, 2016, 2:49 pm
Electronic Records Help Grady Handle Pills
By Michael Jacobs
September 6, 2016, 8:00 am
‘You Need to Have Pain,’ Doctor Says
By Kevin C. Madigan
Atlanta's Jewish Heroin Triangle
August 31, 2016, 1:00 pm
Trapped in Atlanta’s Jewish Heroin Triangle
Atlanta has a Jewish heroin triangle and it's just as big a problem in the Jewish community as in the general community.
By Leah R. Harrison
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