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health1 month ago•8 min saved

North Minneapolis mobilizes a ground-level harm-reduction network against the opioid crisis

In north Minneapolis, a community-led harm-reduction network anchored by NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center has expanded naloxone access, syringe services, and outreach, contributing to a drop in opioid-related ER visits in the 55411 ZIP code since 2021. While overdose deaths remain higher than statewide averages, local advocates credit ground-level outreach, Safe Station services, and a new coalition of community organizations with improving prevention and treatment access for residents, including efforts to address racial and income disparities.

via MPR News|

#harmreduction #health #naloxone

health1 year ago•3 min saved

US Divided: Substance Use Seen as Health Issue, Yet Criminalized

A new poll by the Legal Action Center reveals that 75% of Americans now view substance use as a health issue rather than a criminal one, up from 67% in 2019. Despite this shift in public opinion, many states still criminalize drug possession, and policies on substance use remain inconsistent. While there is growing support for harm-reduction measures like naloxone and fentanyl test strips, funding and access to treatment remain inadequate. Insurance companies often fail to comply with laws requiring coverage for substance use disorder treatment, and criminalization policies continue to hinder access to care, potentially increasing overdose risks.

via The Guardian US|

#criminaljustice #drugdecriminalization #health

healthsociety2 years ago•4 min saved

"Nightclubs Face Dilemmas Over Providing Overdose Antidotes"

In New York City, some nightclub security personnel have been confiscating Narcan, a lifesaving overdose antidote, from patrons, conflicting with a city initiative to have the antidote widely available in public venues. Despite the city's push for overdose prevention, including the "NARCAN Behind Every Bar" program, incidents at venues like Brooklyn Steel have raised concerns about security guards' awareness and training. The city is facing a severe overdose crisis, with fentanyl involved in the majority of cases. Venue owners and city officials are working to ensure Narcan is accessible and that staff are properly trained, while security companies are addressing the issue as a learning opportunity.

via Yahoo News|

##fentanyl #healthsociety