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

Andrew Graham

November 15, 2018 |

WyoFile |

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Over 3000 Words

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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800-1500 Words

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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Beyond the Stigma: State launching push to promote 'recovery-friendly' workplaces

Shawne K. Wickham

November 10, 2018 |

New Hampshire Union Leader |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New Hampshire

A state program is providing supports for businesses to create 'recovery friendly' workplaces for employees with substance use disorders. Supports include connecting employees with a licensed counselor, peer supports, and posted information about recovery resources.

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'Sober bar' helps keep people on road to recovery after life of drugs

Jason Viau

November 05, 2018 |

CBC |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: Canada, Windsor, Ontario

The Spiritual Soldier Coffee Compound in Windsor, Ontario encourages those formerly addicted to drugs to stay clean, all while offering a place to socialize with others. The owners, both of whom had struggled with addiction themselves, hope that this sober bar can act as a "safe haven" for community members that are working to stay sober.

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Beyond the Stigma: Making a difference in the workplace

Shawne K. Wickham

November 03, 2018 |

New Hampshire Union Leader |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Portsmouth, New Hampshire

A New Hampshire business is an exemplar of a new state push to create “recovery friendly” businesses. For the Chameleon Group, this takes the form of managers attending drug court hearing o support workers, holding 12-step group meetings at the office, and hiring at recovery job fairs.

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A Rural Community Decided To Treat Its Opioid Problem Like A Natural Disaster

Anna Boiko-Weyrauch

October 28, 2018 |

Finding Fixes |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Washington

Snohomish County in Washington decided to respond to the opioid epidemic as they would to a natural disaster. They use a multi-agency strategy and bi-weekly meetings to tackle the epidemic one small step at a time. The police department is working to get people from homeless encampments into treatment, rather than arresting them. So far, they have helped hundreds of people into housing and treatment.

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Science Supports Supervised Injection Sites. Why Don't Politicians Agree?

Judith Lewis Mernit

October 24, 2018 |

Capital & Main |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Canada, Vancouver

Years of research across countries has now shown that safe injection facilities correlate with fewer overdose deaths, but the United States as been slow to adopt this solution. Often deemed as controversial on the argument that these sites could enable further drug use, results from a facility in Vancouver go against this narrative by showing an increase in detox enrollments, rather than an increase in consumption.

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Drug Users Fight for Acceptance in California's Deep North

Judith Lewis Mernit

October 23, 2018 |

Capital & Main |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Eureka, California

Syringe exchange programs throughout the United States have been surrounded by controversy, but that doesn't mean they haven't had positive impacts on the community they serve. In northern California, the Humboldt Area Center for Harm Reduction not only provides clean syringes and overdose medications, but also serves as a place for building community, treating mental health concerns and preventing disease.

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Can Harm Reduction Roll Back an Epidemic of Drug-Related Deaths and Disease?

Judith Lewis Mernit

October 22, 2018 |

Capital & Main |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Ukiah, California

Harm reduction is a quickly growing practices that aims to reduce drug-related deaths and the spread of disease often caused by dirty needles. Although public perception is still widely negative, the industry has seen success by using the act of offering clean needles as a first point of contact to offer other health and medical services.

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Offering Care Before Cuffs

Katelyn Newman

October 19, 2018 |

U.S. News & World Report |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Miami, Florida

The Miami Police Department has joined efforts with health care and social services partners to offer an alternative to prison for opioid users. The Collaborative Law Enforcement Addiction Recovery (CLEAR) program consists of participants signing a binding agreement and entering treatment that lasts for 12 months, all while also helping to build trust between officers and their communities.

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