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For Alcoholics, ‘Wet Houses' Offer a Home

Andrew Stelzer

October 05, 2017 |

San Francisco Public Press |

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Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

Lawmakers in Seattle decided to help homeless people by approving “wet housing,” or housing for homeless people that allows them to drink on the premises. The move helps keep homeless people out of the streets, jails, and emergency room, and saves the city a lot of money. Studies show that it wet housing lead to a decrease in drinking amongst residents, and also saved the city money. Annual emergency costs decreased from $86,000 to just over $13,000.

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Dentists take bite out of opioid epidemic

Zane Sparling

October 03, 2017 |

The Gresham Outlook |

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Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

Dentists in Multnomah County, Oregon are helping to prevent "doctor shopping", where addicts attempt to get prescriptions from multiple providers. They are doing this by checking a national database that lists all of a patient's current prescriptions, and not prescribing refills on opiate prescriptions without a follow-up visit. This effort has drastically reduced the number of overall prescriptions written, and replaced those drugs with ibuprofen and tylenol, which are both proven to be more effective in relieving acute pain.

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Here's What Actually Reduces Gun Violence

Peter Aldhous

October 02, 2017 |

Buzzfeed |

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Response Location: United States

Among policy proposals to reduce gun violence the most effective are background checks and the use of focused deterrence by law enforcement. The latter is where police meet with community leaders and members of criminal groups to warn of harsh penalties for gun use, while also connecting people with resources to help them move beyond criminal activity. Laws that temporarily remove guns from those who may be suicidal or homicidal also show promise, but there isn't much data on them yet.

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Opioid crisis puts Ohio jails at the center of burden and opportunity

Rachel Dissell

October 01, 2017 |

Cleveland.com (The Plain Dealer) |

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Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

As jails in Ohio struggle with the skyrocketing numbers of people addicted to opioids, they are increasingly becoming the state's primary detox centers. This article explores how several counties are addressing the issue by connecting inmates to jobs, training and housing to cut down on overdose deaths and reduce recidivism. Medicaid has also made it easier to get inmates health insurance coverage, which gives them access to treatment and medications upon release.

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Syracuse doctor puts ER on front line of opioid epidemic

James T. Mulder

September 26, 2017 |

syracuse.com |

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Response Location: United States, Syracuse, New York

Dr. Ross Sullivan, an ER doctor at Upstate University Hospital is trained in addiction treatment and has created a program in the emergency room to get overdose patients Suboxone while they wait to be admitted into inpatient treatment. Most doctors are unable to prescribe Suboxone for more than 72 hours, and most rehab facilities don't have room to admit new patients within that time frame. This solution allows patients seeking treatment for opioid addiction to access the care they need while they wait for more extensive treatment.

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Courts That Save Opioid Victims' Family Life

Amelia Schonbek

September 26, 2017 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Dunkirk, New York

The rampant opioid epidemic tearing through communities across the United States is exacerbated by a rigid court system that fails to address individual needs and a severe lack of comprehensive treatment options, even for those who want to get clean. Family Treatment Court, like the one in Chautauqua County, N.Y., provides parents who are addicts an innovative intervention program that includes a broad range of custom-tailored services to permanently quit their drug use and keep their families together.

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How to Win a War on Drugs

Nicholas Kristof

September 22, 2017 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: Portugal, Lisbon

By addressing drug addiction as a medical—rather than criminal—issue, Portugal has been able to reduce drug use as well as deaths caused by drugs. Strategies implemented include decriminalization, increased access to treatment, changes in prescribing patterns related to opioids, and ‘dissuasion’ courts.

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Group Therapy Is Saving Lives in Chicago

Erick Trickey

September 21, 2017 |

Politico |

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Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Young individuals who have lost loved ones to violence and live in violent areas are likely to perpetuate these trends. 'Becoming a Man' and 'Working on Womanhood' are programs that involve mentorship, behavioral therapy, and other skill development in order to help teenagers find a healthier path.

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How a startup hopes to treat the rural opioid epidemic, at a profit

Ben Popper

September 20, 2017 |

The Verge |

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Response Location: United States, Aurora, Indiana

A New York City opioid treatment startup called Groups is a solution for small towns with limited access to care for people struggling with opioid addiction. They overcome the hurdles of high cost, proximity to care, and stigma that stymy government response by offering simple, one-size-fits-all, medically assisted group recovery.

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Ohio Will Open First Drug Treatment Center For Newborns In Kettering

Angela Hatcher

September 20, 2017 |

WOSU |

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Response Location: United States, Kettering, Ohio

Babies born to mothers who are addicted to opiates require special medical treatment to ensure that they detox safely and develop properly. Brigid's Path will be the first clinic in Ohio devoted solely to the care of infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS).

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