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Should drug users have a safe place to inject? State panel says yes.

Felice J. Freyer

February 26, 2019 |

The Boston Globe |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

After noticing the success of a handful of other countries that use safe consumption site, especially as it pertains to a reduction in overdose deaths and discarded dirty needles, Massachusetts is one of several states looking to implement a similar operation. Although the proposal has yet to be officially approved, the idea is gaining traction amongst community members and government officials thanks to the results of other sites.

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Here's How One Small Town Beat The Opioid Epidemic

Dan Vergano

February 25, 2019 |

Buzzfeed |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Little Falls, Minnesota

Cities that invest in multi-faceted opioid addiction treatment programs succeed in lowering overdose deaths. In Little Falls, Minnesota, the idea of “medication-assisted treatment” includes combining the traditional use of drugs like Suboxone to wean heavy opioid dependency with additional measures, including hospital oversight to reduce excess prescriptions and the coordination of care between social workers, doctors, nurses, teachers, and even law enforcement. Cities with successful public health programs treating opioid addiction rely on federal and state grants as well as donations.

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Cordillera resort to reopen as tony drug-treatment facility for “seriously underserved population” — the wealthy

Jason Blevins

February 22, 2019 |

The Colorado Sun |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Edwards, Colorado

An upscale rehabilitation center is coming to Eagle County in Colorado, after similar models have seen success throughout California. Although many residents have opposed the development, developers hope that this addiction-treatment facility will help decrease the stigma for those in the community who need to seek help.

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EMT will make house calls to help NH drug users find recovery

Shawne K. Wickham

February 19, 2019 |

New Hampshire Union Leader |

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Response Location: United States, New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, fire departments are implementing a new approach to address the state’s drug crisis that turns stations into “mobile Safe Stations.” While this allows anyone to walk into a fire station to seek help, NH Project FIRST (First Responders Initiating Recovery, Support & Training) also sends teams back to a person's house after the individual has already been treated for an overdose situation in order to offer further resources.

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Denver Program Aims To Divert Low-Level Drug, Prostitution Offenders Away From Jail

Natalia Navarro

February 19, 2019 |

Colorado Public Radio |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

In Colorado, four communities are piloting a program that offers low-level drug or prostitution offenders an alternative to prison. This program, known as Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion, matches the offender with a case manager who in turn connects them with treatment and training resources.

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Special Courts for Veterans Languish

Joseph Darius Jaafari

February 19, 2019 |

The Marshall Project |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

Veterans treatment courts were developed in 2008 as a way for veterans to receive mental health counseling and substance abuse treatment rather than face incarceration. Created to address the mental health concerns that can lead to drug abuse and other issues, the courts have not seen the successes that were originally anticipated. Due to little demand, inconvenient locations, and mixed results, experts are calling into question the existence of such specialized courts.

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To tackle addiction, the French look beyond drugs to care for the person

Taylor Knopf

February 11, 2019 |

North Carolina Health News |

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Response Location: France

Designated harm reduction centers can reduce overdoses and infections among those suffering from addiction. Facilities that operate as safe spaces can also offer resources such as treatment or housing, such as at the Planterose DropIn Center in Bordeaux and the SOS SleepIn Center in Paris. The strategy of helping addicts first use safely, and then rebuild social connections, has helped France to reduce its rate of HIV infection.

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A Cry For Baby Cuddlers In San Antonio As Opioid Crisis Deepens

Bonnie Petrie

February 07, 2019 |

Texas Public Radio (KSTX) |

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Response Location: United States, San Antonio, Texas

As the rates of infants born with opioid addictions rises, volunteer baby cuddlers are helping to fill the gap in overwhelmed neonatal units in Texas. Although there are still not enough hands to go around for the amount of babies being admitted, those that are able to receive an assigned baby cuddler are not just receiving comfort but are also able to ween off their addiction at a quicker rate.

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The streets weren't safe for drug users. So these countries created spaces for them.

Taylor Knopf

February 04, 2019 |

North Carolina Health News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Switzerland, Geneva

Despite hesitance and not complete buy-in, European countries are seeing signs of success from implementing drug consumption rooms. While the United States has been hesitant to adopt this tactic as a solution for fear of normalization of drug use, countries with these facilities are reporting less “injection-related litter in public spaces,” increased public awareness, less stigma, and fewer overdoses.

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States Battle the Devastating Opioid Crisis with Data

Theo Douglas

February 01, 2019 |

Government Technology |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Indiana

States across the country are using technology to find innovative ways to battle the opioid crisis, including heat maps of naloxone administrations and data hubs for information sharing across local boundaries. The changes have helped states develop early warning systems and increased emergency response for those who've been revived by naloxone, and states are hoping for more improved results from the technology soon.

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