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Opioid Treatment Program Helps Keep Families Together

Lisa Gillespie

March 28, 2018 |

NPR |

Multi-Media |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Louisville, Kentucky

In Kentucky, a parent who is addicted to opioids and is reported to Child Protective Services, can get a second a chance. That’s because a program called START, gives parents the option of getting assigned a mentor that helps addicted parents through their recovery. Research “has shown it has a higher success rate in reuniting families than the traditional child welfare process.”

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Saving lives: Nonprofit trains public to administer naloxone to reverse opioid overdoses

Faith Miller

March 20, 2018 |

Cronkite News - Arizona PBS |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Tempe, Arizona

In Arizona, nonprofit organization, Sonoran Prevention Works, is providing the public with naloxone and training on its administration, in an effort to widen the scope of who is able to help during an opioid overdose. Training is similar to that of other first aid responses – participants receive background information, step-by-step directions, and the needed equipment. While law enforcement and medical professionals are open to the idea, they do so with caution about potential harm it could do.

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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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Under 800 Words

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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800-1500 Words

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 |

Under 3 Minutes

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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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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Under 800 Words

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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Under 800 Words

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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One Couple's Long, Bumpy Road From Opioid Addiction to Sober Living

Joseph Darius Jaafari

January 30, 2018 |

NationSwell |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Huntington, West Virginia

Justin Ponton was a drug user in a town with a high incidence of opioid addiction. After he got clean he dedicated his life to helping others do the same—he runs a recovery home that doesn't turn anyone away for lack of funds.

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Drug crisis in Ohio: What solutions are making a difference?

Katie Wedell Doug Oplinger

January 23, 2018 |

Dayton Daily News |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Dayton, Ohio

As a state, Ohio has shifted time and resources towards fighting the opioid addiction crisis, with many agencies, organizations and people collaborating on solutions. The standout solution thus far has been the Community Overdose Action Team which combines efforts to work on "eight focus areas from increasing treatment accessibility to decreasing the illegal supply of drugs."

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Can Emergency Rooms Solve the Opioid Epidemic?

Virginia Pelley

January 23, 2018 |

Bright Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Emergency rooms across the country are initiating programs that address addiction and substance abuse. Usually emergency rooms are not equipped with mental health counselors, but to curb the opioid crisis, several are seeing increased uptake into therapy and programs when there are counselors available in the emergency rooms.

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