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‘It's like a sisterhood'

Emily Scott

May 04, 2017 |

Temple University |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Mercy Hospice in Philadelphia is a recovery home that serves homeless women and their children. Their comprehensive approach provides addiction services, as well as mental health and trauma support; the home is seen as a "stepping stone to long-term recovery" and almost half of the women move on to independent housing when they leave the program.

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Trans-affirming recovery sets a national standard in West Philadelphia's Morris Home

Maggie Andresen

May 04, 2017 |

Temple University |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Morris House is the only recovery program in the country that requires people identify as transgender or gender conforming before they enter the program. “About 90 percent of residents saw a decrease in substance use from the month prior to treatment to the last month of their rehabilitation. Additionally, 83 percent of residents received medical treatment, including preventative HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C care, and an additional 89 percent transitioned from use of street-grade unregulated hormones to medical-grade hormone treatment.”

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Philadelphia Treatment Court gives a 'second chance'

Albert Hong

May 04, 2017 |

Temple University |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In Philadelphia, people facing felony drug charges can opt for a yearlong program in a treatment court where their progress is monitored to ensure they avoid substance use, get treatment and stay in contact with their case managers. Judges presiding over the court work with those who miss those goals to help them reflect on how they can graduate, even if there are stumbles along the way. Those who successfully complete the program can work to get the felonies expunged from their records.

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STARS Program Helps Drug Court, Families Align

John Kelly

May 04, 2017 |

The Chronicle of Social Change |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services arose from the need to improve the outcomes of drug addicted parents and their children, such as increasing reunification statistics. STARS employs case workers who have previously been drug addicted, and can provide immediate support and services such as meeting with the participant, accessing treatment options, and drug screening.

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Philadelphia FIGHT provides recovery treatment for HIV/AIDS populations

Marianna Sann

May 04, 2017 |

Temple University |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia FIGHT is a government-funded health care provider that has a program specifically for people who are HIV/AIDS positive and are also recovering addicts. It is an intensive 9 to 12-month outpatient program where participants engage in 10 hours of therapy every week as well as job training and life and budgeting skills.

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Naloxone offers ‘immediate' assistance

Maggie Andresen

May 04, 2017 |

Temple University |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Pennsylvania

Naloxone is a drug that reverses opioid overdose by pushing the opiates off of the brain's neurotransmitters. Naloxone has no negative effects on a person who is not overdosing, so there is no risk in administering it when an overdose is in question. The drug has recently become more widely available to police officers, first responders, and in some states, the general public.

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Mural Arts project demonstrates ‘hope' for Kensington

Megan Dorantes

May 04, 2017 |

Temple University |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In a Philadelphia neighborhood hit hard by the opioid crisis, a new space is creating public art that attempts to undo stigmas around substance abuse and create a comfortable space for those in recovery.

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Prevention Point Philadelphia aims to reduce harm with syringe exchange

Erin Moran

May 04, 2017 |

Temple University |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Prevention Point Philadelphia provides needle-exchange, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, counseling groups, mailboxes, and Naloxone (an opioid overdose reversal drug) training to 18,000 people. The center also connects addicts to addiction services and other social programs if they want to seek recovery.

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In high school, finding new 'people, places and things'

Jim McCormick

May 04, 2017 |

Temple University |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

When mother Rebecca Bonner's daughter had to seek treatment for an opioid addiction after her freshman year of high school, Bonner was worried about her daughter returning to the high school where her daughter's addiction began. After two relapses, Bonner decided to open Philadelphia's first recovery high school. There are several recovery high schools nationwide that accept sober students to help keep them in recovery.

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Medication used for treatment, recovery

Meghan Costa Danielle Nick

May 04, 2017 |

Temple University |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Drug-assisted recovery has proved to be very effective for people seeking sobriety from opiate addiction. Drugs such as Suboxone, Methadone, and Vivitrol help addicts by eliminating the ability to get high on opiates and curbing their craving. These drugs combined with psycho and behavioral therapy can help people achieve long-term recovery.

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