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Putting needles to numbers: How they're tracking the heroin epidemic in Summit County

Tara Molina

October 05, 2017 |

WEWS-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Akron, Ohio

The existence of an opioid abuse crisis is widely acknowledged, however there is a lack of efficient methodologies to collect, analyze, and disseminate data related to the crisis. The Summit County public health department uses EpiCenter—software created for epidemiologists—to collect data on hospitalizations, overdoses, and calls to emergency services and analyze opioid abuse data in the same way as the flu or other diseases. The data is published online and allows for policy makers to better understand where to allocate resources as well as providing insight to county residents on the extent of opioid abus

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How to Win a War on Drugs

Nicholas Kristof

September 22, 2017 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Portugal, Lisbon

By addressing drug addiction as a medical—rather than criminal—issue, Portugal has been able to reduce drug use as well as deaths caused by drugs. Strategies implemented include decriminalization, increased access to treatment, changes in prescribing patterns related to opioids, and ‘dissuasion’ courts.

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Ohio Will Open First Drug Treatment Center For Newborns In Kettering

Angela Hatcher

September 20, 2017 |

WOSU |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Kettering, Ohio

Babies born to mothers who are addicted to opiates require special medical treatment to ensure that they detox safely and develop properly. Brigid's Path will be the first clinic in Ohio devoted solely to the care of infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS).

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How one city's VA health system has greatly reduced opioid prescribing

Ali Mchaourab Jason Tuckerman Anupam Jena

September 12, 2017 |

STAT |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

The Cleveland VA developed a program to curb the number of opioid prescriptions given by their doctors by using evidence-based, best practice pain management. Physicians are connected with a training program about effective pain management, and connected with pain-management specialist teams so that they can consult on specific cases. This program has been effective in reducing the number of opioid prescriptions, and in relieving pain for patients in a sustainable way.

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In Sikkim, football is weaning drug users away from the dark

Sarita Santoshini

June 15, 2017 |

Livemint |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: India, Sikkim, Gangtok

For many youth in India, illegal drugs are readily available, but rehab is socially stigmatized, government resources and information for narcotics are sparse, and there are few options for a user looking to get clean. A group of people in recovery in Sikkim has formed a football team as a means to recover, finding social support and exercise that is proven to aid in sustainable rehabilitation from drug use.

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The Fix

Michael O’Brien

May 07, 2017 |

The GroundTruth Project |

Multi-Media |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Throughout New York City’s five boroughs, the opioid crisis has had a huge impact across class, race, and neighborhood boundaries. In response, several initiatives have been implemented including needle exchanges, providing rehabilitation treatment in the community rather than out of state, asking about drug use during the primary care visits, and integrating methodone services into primary care provision.

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Medication used for treatment, recovery

Meghan Costa Danielle Nick

May 04, 2017 |

Temple University |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Drug-assisted recovery has proved to be very effective for people seeking sobriety from opiate addiction. Drugs such as Suboxone, Methadone, and Vivitrol help addicts by eliminating the ability to get high on opiates and curbing their craving. These drugs combined with psycho and behavioral therapy can help people achieve long-term recovery.

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Naloxone offers ‘immediate' assistance

Maggie Andresen

May 04, 2017 |

Temple University |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Pennsylvania

Naloxone is a drug that reverses opioid overdose by pushing the opiates off of the brain's neurotransmitters. Naloxone has no negative effects on a person who is not overdosing, so there is no risk in administering it when an overdose is in question. The drug has recently become more widely available to police officers, first responders, and in some states, the general public.

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Prevention Point Philadelphia aims to reduce harm with syringe exchange

Erin Moran

May 04, 2017 |

Temple University |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Prevention Point Philadelphia provides needle-exchange, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, counseling groups, mailboxes, and Naloxone (an opioid overdose reversal drug) training to 18,000 people. The center also connects addicts to addiction services and other social programs if they want to seek recovery.

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Protecting overdose witnesses with Good Samaritan Law

Zach Bourgeois

May 04, 2017 |

Temple University |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Camden, New Jersey

During a drug overdose, some people avoid calling for medical assistance because they fear arrest. Laws that protect callers can help, but even where those laws exist, many drug users and potential overdose witnesses don’t realize they are protected.

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