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  • National report details how Dayton cut overdose deaths in half

    Katie Wedell

    January 11, 2019 |

    Dayton Daily News |

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    Response Location: United States, Dayton, Ohio

    Montgomery County in Ohio cut overdose deaths nearly in half thanks to combined efforts from city officials, local organizations and community members. Among other tactics, the standout solutions was the partnership that formed between East End Community Services and the police department which aimed to "identify individuals in need of services and connect them to treatment."

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  • Vets twice as likely to fatally OD – what the Dayton VA is doing about it

    Katie Wedell

    October 07, 2018 |

    Dayton Daily News |

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    Response Location: United States, Dayton, Ohio

    Providing a comprehensive approach helps veterans struggling with addiction. At the Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center, when VA campus police who identify drug-related cases, patients are also paired with social workers and representatives of job placement programs. The benefit plan of the VA system provides a range of services, including medical care, addiction treatment, counseling, and social services such as housing or job assistance.

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  • ‘Life Changing Food': This eatery hires only people recovering from addiction

    Katie Wedell

    August 14, 2018 |

    Dayton Daily News |

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    Response Location: United States, Lexington, Kentucky

    DV8 Kitchen in Lexington, Kentucky has twenty-five employees, all of whom are in recovery from drug addiction. The eatery's "second chance hiring" policy and general business take into consideration the special needs of those in recovery, including closing when employees need to go to recovery meetings and splitting tips evenly into employee paychecks. The owner also engages in a workshop series for the employees, covering topics such as health and wellness, financial responsibility, and mindfulness.

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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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    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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