Daily Briefing: On thin ice: Meth use is on the rise in Rhode Island

Meth is increasingly being found in counterfeit prescription drugs, in DUIs, in ERs and as the cause of overdose deaths, advocates and police say. [providencejournal.com]( [Daily Briefing]( YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUND-UP Sunday, October 17 [Access the e-Edition: Exclusive, subscriber-only access to a digital replica of the newspaper.]( [click here]( [A close-up image of methamphetamine, also known as crystal meth, ice and other names.]( FOR SUBSCRIBERS [On thin ice: Meth use is on the rise in Rhode Island]( Meth is increasingly being found in counterfeit prescription drugs, in DUIs, in ERs and as the cause of overdose deaths, advocates and police say. FOR SUBSCRIBERS [How will Kristen's Law affect Rhode Island drug prosecutions?]( [Kristen Coutu, the Cranston woman who died of a dr]( [Chafee assails Foulkes' judgment in supporting 38 Studios tax credits]( [Former CVS executive Helena Foulkes, who is runnin]( [Corny but fun: 8 great corn mazes worth stalking in RI]( [A little girl and her dad venture inside the "Esca]( FOR SUBSCRIBERS [Exploring the site of the flood that never was]( [Water flows over the dam from Capwell Mill Pond, o]( [Support your local restaurants and businesses: Buy a gift card and help your community through these challenging times.]( [click here]( RECENT ARTICLES FOR SUBSCRIBERS [It wasn't pretty, but scoreboard looked fine for SK in win vs....]( FOR SUBSCRIBERS [Patriots' Matt Judon's life-shaping work with people with disabilities]( [Gardening: It's time to get started on fall chores]( [How to clean stubborn leaf stains]( [Ask Amy: This relationship really needs a payday]( Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback]( © 2021 75 Fountain St., Providence, RI 02902