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How YAFODA is tackling drug abuse in northern Nigeria

Stephen Enoch Adam Alqali

June 23, 2022 |

African Newspage |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Kano

The Youth Awareness Foundation on Drug Abuse rehabilitates and reintegrates drug abusers back into society and works to sensitize youth to the dangers of drug abuse. YAFODA’s programming has been recreated in 14 other states and has since rehabilitated thousands of individuals.

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Support for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder welcomed, but families say more needs to be done

Mrinali Anchan

June 16, 2022 |

CBC |

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Response Location: Canada, New Brunswick

The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Center of Excellence — which recently received an increase in funding — works to connect families with education and resources regarding fetal alcohol syndrome disorder (FASD). The funding is intended to address the backlog of families in need of a formal FASD diagnosis.

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3 lessons Washington can learn from how Arizona helps people in mental health crisis

Esmy Jimenez

May 24, 2022 |

The Seattle Times |

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Response Location: United States, Arizona

Arizona’s statewide integrated mental health crisis system includes a hotline, mobile teams, and centers for things like counseling and medication. The system has shown success in getting people with mental illness and substance abuse issues the care they need while keeping them out of jails and emergency rooms.

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Genesis Row project provides sober living for those in recovery

Katie Ellington Serrao

May 19, 2022 |

Richland Source |

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Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

The Mansfield Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Program (UMADAOP) helps individuals in recovery programs access housing through its Genesis Row Project. The non-profit currently owns six houses and following some renovations, plans to house 20 people.

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Three Calhoun County entities work together to keep those needing mental health services out of jail

Jane Simons

May 19, 2022 |

Second Wave Michigan |

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Response Location: United States, Michigan

As a part of Michigan’s Social Work Defender Project, social work coordinators at the Calhoun County Public Defender’s Office also work to provide mental health services to fit their client’s needs and keep them from returning to the criminal justice system.

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A West Virginia town uses Iceland's model to keep kids away from drugs and alcohol

June Leffler

May 10, 2022 |

NPR |

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Response Location: Iceland

To address a major teen drinking problem, Iceland began pushing teens toward joining clubs and organizations and participating in outdoor recreation like fishing and skating. As a result, the percentage of teens who got drunk at least once a month dropped from 45% to just 5% and similar practices are picking up speed in other areas, like West Virginia.

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Harm Reduction: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

John Oliver

March 28, 2022 |

HBO |

Broadcast TV Programs |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Overdose prevention centers in New York City provide a place for people with drug addictions to use drugs safely under supervision.

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Vermont State Police try sending mental health workers out with troopers. Is it working?

Elizabeth Murray

March 14, 2022 |

Burlington Free Press |

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Response Location: United States, Vermont

The Vermont Department of Public Safety hired embedded mental health crisis workers to respond to mental health-related calls alongside state troopers, with the goal of de-escalating tensions that can lead to unnecessary arrests and use of force. While data is still being collected, service providers say the program has helped connect their clients to needed treatment and support.

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Greek community members say alcohol ban is effective

Elena Adair

March 11, 2022 |

The Daily Evergreen |

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Response Location: United States, Pullman, Washington

The WSU Greek Row hard alcohol ban emerged after a student and fraternity member died from alcohol poisoning. To ensure Greek life members are respecting the ban and staying safe, registered functions have sober volunteers to monitor the event and help out in case there’s a dangerous situation.

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Utah bucked alcohol industry with its tougher DUI law. A new study shows it made roads safer.

Michael Laris

February 19, 2022 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: United States, Utah

In an attempt to reduce fatal car crashes, Utah lowered the legal blood alcohol content limit to .05% and saw a dramatic decrease in fatal crashes. The state’s fatal crash rate dropped 19.8% from 2016 to 2019 and in 2019 deaths on the road fell to 248, compared to 281 in 2016.

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