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  • Phoenix nursery provides model solution for newborns exposed to opioids

    December 09, 2022 |

    Cronkite News - Arizona PBS |

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    Response Location: United States, Phoenix, Arizona

    Hushabye Nursery cares for babies born withdrawing from addictive substances they were exposed to in the womb. While the babies are receiving care, the Nursery connects parents with addiction treatment, child services and other necessary resources like housing assistance. Since opening its permanent facility in 2020, Hushabye Nursery has cared for more than 400 babies.

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  • 'I'm not an alcoholic, I'm an Australian': Support for going sober in the bush

    December 03, 2022 |

    ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) |

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    Response Location: Australia, New South Wales

    Clean Slate Clinic is an in-home detox service that helps people receive a medicated detox plan including pharmaceuticals and vitamins, as well as daily telehealth sessions, rehabilitation support and check-ins. These detox services are currently undergoing a trial period that will tailor the program according to the unique needs of people in more rural and remote settings.

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  • Collaborative care improves outcomes for those who are pregnant and addicted

    November 03, 2022 |

    North Carolina Health News |

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    Response Location: United States, Cabarrus County, North Carolina

    The Substance Use Network (SUN) Project brings together partners in medicine, social services, criminal justice, and recovery services, to provide care for mothers with substance use disorder and their babies. The project is guided by a patient-centered approach that uses pregnancy as an opportunity to encourage someone into treatment and since its launch, more than 40 patients have been treated

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  • Collegiate recovery programs gain traction on campus

    October 19, 2022 |

    Inside Higher Ed |

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    Collegiate recovery programs or communities — like the Center for Collegiate Recovery Communities in Texas — are robust resources for students struggling to overcome substance use issues, whether they’re in long-term recovery or new to the process. Some offer scholarships for students in recovery, dedicated staff and counselors, and sober social activities.

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  • For Amber Richards, life after overdose starts with compassion

    October 11, 2022 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Clackamas county, Oregon

    Project Hope connects people at risk of dying by drug overdose into the care of Amber Richards, a former heroin user and an expert on recovery. Project Hope has helped hundreds of clients find help, from detox to housing and counseling, since the project’s start in 2018.

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  • Pregnant people who use substances need support. Peer recovery doulas can help

    September 27, 2022 |

    Side Effects Public Media |

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    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    PCC Community Wellness helps people who are pregnant and struggling with addiction access prenatal care and addiction treatment and feel more supported on their recovery journey. Peer recovery doulas help get clients to prenatal appointments, access addiction treatment and navigate the complicated health care and legal systems. They also work to educate hospital staff on ways to reduce stigma for those struggling with addiction.

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  • After rocky start, hopes up in Oregon drug decriminalization

    September 25, 2022 |

    Associated Press |

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    Response Location: United States, Salem, Oregon

    Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act emphasizes getting treatment and decriminalizes possession of personal-use amounts of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and other drugs. Supporters of the act say that decriminalization reduces the stigma of addiction and keeps people who use drugs out of jail. In the first year of decriminalization, about 16,000 people accessed services.

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  • This Support Group Is Helping Youths Overcome Drug, Substance Abuse In Kaduna

    September 05, 2022 |

    HumAngle |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Kaduna

    The Youth Orphans and Widows Empowerment organization works to help young people experiencing addiction through various projects including psychosocial support and connections to organizations that help them develop skills and find housing. Over the years the group has linked dozens of people to different treatments, as well as vocational training to help them find jobs.

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  • An evolving role for colleges: Training former substance abusers to be part of treatment teams

    August 02, 2022 |

    The Hechinger Report |

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    Response Location: United States, New York

    The City University of New York’s College of Staten Island is among a handful but growing number of colleges that are offering peer advocate training programs to former substance abusers. These certified trainings are enabling vulnerable adults to pursue higher education, acquire skills, and use their experience to not just find employment but also support patients with recovery.

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  • Amid Spike in Teen Drinking During Pandemic, Schools Turn to Alateen For Help

    July 27, 2022 |

    The 74 |

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    Response Location: United States, Austin, Texas

    Alateen is designed for young people living people abusing substances, but since the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the teens the group serves have begun using alcohol and drugs themselves. To make it easier for youth to access the program, some schools are incorporating Alateen programs at school for students to easily participate.

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