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Addicts to get help, not arrested at nine Downriver police agencies

LeAnne Rogers

March 18, 2018 |

Detroit Free Press |

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Response Location: United States, Ferndale, Michigan

Studies have found that addicts are more likely to seek help at police stations than at hospitals, but many and police agencies and officers are unequipped to send a person with an addiction to treatment instead of jail. Hope Not Handcuffs, a non-profit based in Southeast Michigan, is hoping to change that and has connected almost 1,000 people to treatment in more than 40 Michigan communities.

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How states can help children return to repaired families

Sarah Garrecht Gassen

March 16, 2018 |

Arizona Daily Star |

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Response Location: United States, Tucson, Arizona

When it occurs, the reunification of families who have undergone a child protective services mandated process is cause for celebration. At least, that's what organizers of "reunification day" argue in Michigan, a state where the courts have played a significant role in encouraging education and reunification when possible. Through a bipartisan effort, Michigan now offers comprehensive services that help families remain together and improve quality of life.

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Issuing Bonds to Invest in People

Tina Rosenberg

March 06, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, New Haven, Connecticut

In cases where funding is short for social programs, social impact bonds are becoming an increasingly appealing funding mechanism. Private investors and philanthropic institutions invest money upfront to fund a social program; if the program shows measurable success, the investors gain their original investment plus interest. A key example is in Connecticut, where a social impact bond was set up to expand the Family Stability Pay for Success Project. By spending money on prevention, investors and governments save money later.

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Montgomery's Renascence gives men on parole a chance for rebirth

Marty Roney

March 02, 2018 |

The Montgomery Advertiser |

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Response Location: United States, Montgomery, Alabama

In Montgomery, Ala., a transitional program offers former inmates a place to live and support while they focus on staying clean and finding work. Officials say programs like this play a key role in reducing recidivism by addressing obstacles like learning to live again in society and making decisions, establishing a support network and basic things like getting a bank account and drivers license. It offers former inmates new paths that can help them avoid falling back into old ways and re-offending.

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Is the Secret to Solving the Opioid Crisis More Opioids?

Kevin Charles Fleming

February 26, 2018 |

Pacific Standard |

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Response Location: United States, Rhode Island

When inmates enter prison, they are required to discontinue use of any substances, causing many of them to suffer symptoms of detox. Medication-assisted Treatment combines use of slow-release opiates and cognitive behavioral therapy to help opiate addicts get sober and deal with the underlying issues associated with addiction. The Rhode Island Department of Corrections is piloting a program that streamlines opiate addicts entering prison into a MAT program that they participate in while behind bars.

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Ashland community begins opioid dialogue

Courtney McNaull

February 24, 2018 |

Richland Source |

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Response Location: United States, Ashland, Ohio

In Ashland, the community is engaging in a grassroots fight against the opioid epidemic. Community members met for a conversation about opioids where each could share their perspective. These conversations explore the disconnect between the people experiencing the epidemic and the people responsible for responding to it professionally.

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Fayette County community uniting to fight Opioid epidemic

Rodney Dunnigan

February 21, 2018 |

WSYX-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

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Response Location: United States, Ohio

In Ohio, an event brought addicts, their families and healthcare experts together to talk about the road to recovery for the whole community. By talking about the problem, the town will raise awareness and generate insight into how to fight the opioid epidemic locally.

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Philadelphia, a City Stalked by Overdoses, Fights Back

Tina Rosenberg

February 20, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Two initiatives in Philadelphia have been developed to treat heroin users and, above all, keep them alive. While a prescription for Suboxone—a drug that can safely ease withdrawal symptoms—is widely available from Philadelphia physicians, the drug is now commonly being given to people who present at the emergency department recovering from an overdose or in the midst of withdrawal. Secondly, a supervised drug consumption site has been established to provide a safe space and paraphernalia as well as staff on-site to respond to an overdose and ensure people do not die.

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For Philly safe injection sites to be inclusive, start by allowing crack

Jillian Bauer-Reese Sterling Keith Johnson

February 20, 2018 |

The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Comprehensive User Engagement Sites (CUES) are currently primarily open to opiate addicts and are equipped to deal with opioid related overdoses and safe administration of the drugs. Some sites are now beginning to distribute materials for safe crack/cocaine use including clean pipes, alcohol swabs, lip balms, and condoms to promote safe sex.

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Medicine Cabinet: Safely disposing of opioids

Michelle Nicks

February 13, 2018 |

WFMJ-TV |

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Response Location: United States, Warren, Ohio

Proper disposal of leftover prescription medication can help prevent substance abuse. To help residents properly dispose of their medications, Trumbull County in Ohio is undertaking a campaign to distribute medication deactivation kits to senior citizens. The initiative is funded by a grant from multiple community partners. The solution uses a carbon charcoal mix that neutralizes pharmaceutical compounds, making them safe for disposal.

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