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  • From Hoarding to Healing in California

    October 15, 2019 |

    U.S. News & World Report |

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    Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

    Hoarding can be a symptom of depression or an outlet for trauma, and was forcing low-income seniors out of housing in California. To address this, researchers collaborated with various agencies and organizations to offer an approach that offers both mental health help and public assistance.

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  • Needle exchanges

    October 15, 2019 |

    Finding Fixes |

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    Response Location: United States, Tacoma, Washington

    The Tacoma Needle Exchange in Washington doesn't only provide a place for a clean needle exchange but also provides Narcan and fentanyl test kits to those who visit the white van for new syringes. Although the approach is still controversial at the federal funding level, studies have proven that this practice decreases the spread of infectious diseases.

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  • Helping family members of people with addiction

    October 15, 2019 |

    Finding Fixes |

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    Response Location: United States, Redmond, Washington

    What started as a book club for half a dozen mothers soon morphed into a support group for relatives of those suffering from addictions. Known by clinical psychologists as Community Reinforcement and Family Training, this approach is "a mix of techniques that help families take care of themselves, communicate more effectively and learn about family dynamics."

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  • Treating addiction from the emergency room

    October 15, 2019 |

    Finding Fixes |

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    Response Location: United States, Edmonds, Washington

    The emergency room at Swedish Hospital in Edmonds, Washington is working to implement more focused care for those suffering from opioid addiction, an offering not typically present at most hospitals. Using a hands-on approach that integrates "substance use disorder treatment and interventions and assessment," through the use of doctors, counselors, and social workers, this program increases the likelihood of follow through with recovery.

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  • Treating chronic pain

    October 15, 2019 |

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    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    Chronic pain patients often rely on opioids for pain management, but this can lead to addiction. A specialized practice in Seattle is addressing this concern through the Structured Functional Restoration Program that focuses on nervous system regulation as a way of addressing other ways to manage pain.

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  • Treating acute pain

    October 15, 2019 |

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    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    Many people addicted to opioids developed their addiction after being prescribed the drugs after surgery, so some states are changing protocols around the drug distribution. From increased counseling about drug safety to a cap on how many pills doctors prescribe, alternatives to the traditional protocol aims to decrease the likelihood of addiction.

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  • Preventing youth addiction

    October 15, 2019 |

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    Response Location: United States, Bellingham, Washington

    For people addicted to opioids, the battle isn't always just quitting the drug use but also navigating the other areas in their life that led to the drug use in the first place. To address this, a community in Washington uses youth drug prevention science that is based around teaching protective factors such as enhanced communication and ways to decrease isolation.

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  • Treating PTSD

    October 15, 2019 |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington

    Various therapies have shown promise in treating post-traumatic stress disorder, especially for those also suffering from chronic pain or addiction. One method, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, helps those suffering from PTSD address painful memories that may be at the root of their pain and addiction too.

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  • Amador County builds community college pipeline for mental health workers

    October 15, 2019 |

    CalMatters |

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    Response Location: United States, Amador County, California

    To increase the number of mental health professionals in Amador County, California, the county has created an online program that culminates in a certificate or associate degree in human services. Preference to this small program is offered first to those that have personal experience with mental health issues, which adds an element of peer support to their skillset.

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  • Where are the overdose prevention centers Cuomo promised?

    October 12, 2019 |

    The Bronx Ink |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Overdose prevention centers, common in Europe and Canada, give drug users a place to inject drugs safely. Though U.S. laws make them challenging to run, many have appeared in various states, including in New York. A yearslong attempt to institutionalize the practice in New York has been blocked by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, despite clear evidence that lives are saved when drug users have clean needles and safe spaces to use, and where overdoses can be treated immediately.

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