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  • Is acupuncture a viable alternative to opioids for patients in pain?

    Alan Yu

    September 26, 2018 |

    Public Radio International (PRI) |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States

    Several states are supporting the use of acupuncture to curb pain and opioid reliance, despite inconclusive scientific evidence of its efficacy. Chronic pain sufferers who experience relief from acupuncture say they don't need scientific evidence to know the procedure helps. As the death toll of the opioid epidemic continues to rise, an increasing number of states are considering covering the treatment.

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  • Solving America's painkiller paradox

    German Lopez

    September 25, 2018 |

    Vox |

    Text |

    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States

    In a recent study, doctors who were told one of their patients had died prescribed 10% fewer opiates than doctors in a control group. The letters came with recommendations from the CDC for not overprescribing painkillers.

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  • ADHD drugs could help ice addicts kick the habit

    Richard Willingham

    September 25, 2018 |

    ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Australia

    Three Australian states are using ADHD medication to reduce cravings for patients in detox from methamphetamine use s part of a trial. The trials are a first worldwide and researchers hope the method will result in better social outcomes for recovering drug abusers.

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  • U.S. Surgeon General: Use partnerships, end stigmas to stop opioid epidemic

    Anne Hillman

    September 23, 2018 |

    Alaska Public Media |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Alaska

    U.S. Surgen General Jerome Adams speaks out about the significance of reducing stigma around substance abuse and mental health to normalize the illnesses and open doors for sufferers to seek help. Dispensation of Naloxone, an overdose reversing drug, went up 40% since he issued a Surgeon General's advisory on its use.

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  • Is Your Local Coffee Shop a Low-Key Opioid Clinic?

    Lola Fadulu

    September 21, 2018 |

    The Atlantic |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States

    More and more service workers are finding people overdosing on opioids inside public restrooms. In cities such as Boston and New York, businesses are training service workers to identify signs of an overdose and administer naloxone. “For a heart attack, we train employees how to do CPR until the paramedics arrive. Why is that not the case with naloxone and Narcan?”

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  • Professional Hand-Holders

    Kyle Norris

    September 17, 2018 |

    Finding Fixes |

    Podcast |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Washington

    Washington’s Snohomish County has implemented a program that embeds social workers with the police. The program has been an effective method to bring services to people in need rather than arrest and process them as criminals.

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  • The Jail

    Anna Boiko-Weyrauch

    September 17, 2018 |

    Finding Fixes |

    Podcast |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Washington

    Inmates in Snohomish County jails who have substance use disorder are now being given suboxone to help them manage withdrawal symptoms. Upon release, people are also being provided with supports to connected them with services and ensure that they do not overdose due to the change in their tolerance after a partial withdrawal.

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  • A life-saving nasal spray

    Anna Boiko-Weyrauch

    September 17, 2018 |

    Finding Fixes |

    Podcast |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    Naloxone is an easy to administer, effective way to interrupt the physiologically process of a potentially fatal overdose. With overdoses often taking place in “safe” places such as a home, training family members and the public at large in how to administer naloxone can help keep people with substance use disorders alive.

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  • The Clinic

    Anna Boiko-Weyrauch

    September 17, 2018 |

    Finding Fixes |

    Podcast |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Washington

    A clinic in Snohomish County, Washington provides comprehensive treatment for their clients by working to understand their past and their drivers of addiction, and providing medication-assisted recovery. In order to medication like suboxone for the large number of clients, the clinic is part of a national network that can prescribe medication through telemedicine.

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  • 'Lights of Hope' offers support to families of those struggling with addiction Social Sharing

    Katerina Georgieva

    September 10, 2018 |

    CBC |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Canada, Windsor, Ontario

    Lights of Hope is an event in Windsor, Ontario that aims to bring community members who have had their lives impacted by addiction together. Not only does it offer a space for individuals and families to talk about difficulties, but also provides resources such as naloxone kits and training for how to use the kit.

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