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Denver Becomes the Latest City to Take Mental Healthcare Into Its Own Hands

Jason Plautz

November 21, 2018 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Response Location: United States, Colorado

Colorado has recently adopted a new .25 percent sales tax to create a pool of funding for mental health and addiction services. The initial funds are earmarked to create a new mental health center, while the overall vision for the funds is to create services to move addiction to a public health rather than a criminal issue.

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How 'fixing rooms' are saving the lives of drug addicts

Mattha Busby

November 21, 2018 |

The Guardian |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Denmark

In Denmark, drugs users can safely get high inside “drug consumption rooms.” One of those is Skyken, users have access to clean needles, are allowed 24 hour access, and nurses can treat overdoses with antidotes. Evidence shows these types of rooms reduce deaths. “Drug consumption rooms reduce the risk of fatal overdose, reduce public injecting, and increase access to health and treatment services.”

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The Gym Fighting Drug and Alcohol Addiction with Exercise

Daliah Singer

November 20, 2018 |

Outside |

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Response Location: United States, Phoenix, Arizona

A Phoenix gym uses CrossFit classes as an effective way to keep people in subustance use disorder recovery. The class provides non-judgmental support, community, and exercise all of which can have a beneficial effect reversing the impact of substance use on the brain.

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Rhode Island Prisons Push To Get Inmates The Best Treatment For Opioid Addiction

Andrea Hsu Ari Shapiro

November 19, 2018 |

NPR |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Rhode Island

In order to reduce opioid related deaths, Rhode Island has taken a rare step among state prisons: offer medication and drug counseling to opioid addicts. The Rhode Island Department of Corrections gives small doses of either methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone to inmates, as well as drug counseling. "I still have to fight the other drugs… But at least I have something to help with one of the ones that's brought me closer to death than anything else." Evidence show the program is working. There was "a significant drop in overdose deaths among people recently released from prison."

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Denver city councilman, state lawmaker revive plans for safe injection site, in spite of federal law

Jennifer Brown

November 19, 2018 |

The Colorado Sun |

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Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

Denver lawmakers and activists are working to curb drug addiction and prevent overdose deaths with legislation and services. Despite federal illegality, local legislators want to legalize safe injection sites in the state. In the meantime, the Harm Reduction Action Center is a needle exchange group which has saved nearly 1,000 lives with naloxone.

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‘People helping People:' North Dakota's addiction fix

Andrew Graham

November 16, 2018 |

Gillette News Record |

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Response Location: United States, Wyoming

Free Through Recovery is North Dakota addiction services program that aims to help drug users end their dependencies and reduce prison recidivism. The rural town uses peer support and mentoring to fill the gaps in mental health services. Wyoming is grappling with overfull prisons and a growing population of drug users; they are considering replicating the program.

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Providing Holistic Care to Moms In Recovery

Katelyn Newman

November 16, 2018 |

U.S. News & World Report |

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Response Location: United States, New Hampshire

Moms In Recovery is a New Hampshire-based program providing team-based comprehensive care for pregnant women in recovery from substance use disorder. Women in the program receive therapy, obstetric services, and primary care all in the same place providing exceptionally coordinated care as well as easy access to services.

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‘People helping people': North Dakota's addiction fix

Andrew Graham

November 15, 2018 |

WyoFile |

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Response Location: United States, Devils Lake, North Dakota

In rural North Dakota where clinical treatment centers are hard to find, a program called Free Through Recovery "seeks to drive down North Dakota’s prison rates by creating networks of sobriety and support around people on probation and parole." Although local law enforcement claims the program is not an alternative to incarceration, in the short time it has been in operation, it has served over 550 people with many participants securing both housing and work opportunities.

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This Chemical Is So Hot It Destroys Nerve Fibers—in a Good Way

Matt Simon

November 14, 2018 |

Wired |

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Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

Doctors and researchers are working to use the burning chemical from a Moroccan plant to treat persistent pain. The chemical, RTX, is so potent that it kills certain pain receptors without completely numbing the affected area. Doctors are hopeful that new drugs could replace opioids and give patients real relief.

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North Dakota may hold key to Wyoming's prison woes

Andrew Graham

November 13, 2018 |

WyoFile |

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Response Location: United States, Bismarck, North Dakota

Criminal justice reform succeeds when states prioritize rehabilitation and over punishment. In North Dakota, the Free Through Recovery program increases the number of stakeholders in a parolee’s success, creating multiple levels of behavioral health support. The program is part of a criminal justice legislation package that included sentencing reforms and alternatives to incarceration. The state has been successful in beginning to reduce its overcrowded prison populations and serves as a model for other states.

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