I am the chief of the Newtown Police Department in Ohio and a Marine Corps veteran. I've dedicated my career to serving the public because I believed I could make a difference in the lives of others.

How political red tape and a drug company’s thirst for profits limited the reach of a drug that experts believe could have reduced the opioid epidemic’s toll. Credit...Photo illustration by Ben Denzer ...

The practice of forcing people into treatment has gained national prominence in recent weeks after President Trump issued an ...

Madelyn Linsenmeir, 30, died after years of battling drug addiction. Madelyn Linsenmeir was a mother, sister and friend, who was "hilarious, and warm, and fearless, and resilient." She was also an ...

Warning: This article mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a hotline for individuals in crisis or for those ...