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Can technology fix the silent opioid crisis gripping US hospitals?

Annabelle Timsit Justin Rohrlich

November 19, 2019 |

Quartz |

Text |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

Tracking controlled substances can be difficult for hospitals, which often results in drugs being diverted from where they are supposed to go. To tackle this problem, technology companies are stepping in by creating software that utilizes a machine-learning algorithm that "can identify risky prescription and dispensation patterns among healthcare staff."

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Bagging a solution for leftover opioids

Toledo Blade

November 03, 2019 |

The Toledo Blade |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Toledo, Ohio

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has implemented a program that encourages those returning from being injured on the job to dispose of their leftover opioids. While the bags aren't a new concept and have shown promise in other sectors, this first-of-its-kind workers' compensation program is another way to fight the opioid epidemic and has gained support from the governor.

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In Payatas, a sewing facility employs drug war widows and orphans

Portia Ladrido

October 29, 2019 |

CNN |

Text |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Philippines, Quezon City

The drug war in the Phillipines is leaving behind widows and orphans struggling to support themselves. After providing aid in various forms, Project SOW developed a source of income for those who have lost breadwinners. A seamstress was hired to train the women to sew items like rugs, wallets, and tissue holders to sell for profit. Project SOW also provides counseling services.

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Cook County Jail Program Helping Prevent Opioid Overdose Deaths By Providing Released Inmates With Naloxone

Lauren Victory

October 21, 2019 |

WBBM-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Illinois

After recognizing that just-released inmates were more likely to overdose on opioids, Cook County Jail partnered with Cook County Health to train at-risk detainees how to administer Naloxone nasal spray. This program also provides released detainees with Naloxone kits, and has recorded significant success from this process.

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How Germany averted an opioid crisis

Shefali Luthra

October 19, 2019 |

NBC News |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: Germany, Hamburg

Unlike the U.S., Germany has avoided an opioid epidemic by implementing regulations around when the drug is administered to patients that includes alternative treatments, special permission and screening for risk to addiction. For those that are being treated for drug addiction, their approach is centered on harm reduction strategies which has also shown greater success than the U.S.'s model of punishment.

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Preventing youth addiction

Anna Boiko-Weyrauch

October 15, 2019 |

Finding Fixes |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Bellingham, Washington

For people addicted to opioids, the battle isn't always just quitting the drug use but also navigating the other areas in their life that led to the drug use in the first place. To address this, a community in Washington uses youth drug prevention science that is based around teaching protective factors such as enhanced communication and ways to decrease isolation.

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Treating PTSD

Anna Boiko-Weyrauch

October 15, 2019 |

Finding Fixes |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Washington

Various therapies have shown promise in treating post-traumatic stress disorder, especially for those also suffering from chronic pain or addiction. One method, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, helps those suffering from PTSD address painful memories that may be at the root of their pain and addiction too.

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Needle exchanges

Anna Boiko-Weyrauch

October 15, 2019 |

Finding Fixes |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Tacoma, Washington

The Tacoma Needle Exchange in Washington doesn't only provide a place for a clean needle exchange but also provides Narcan and fentanyl test kits to those who visit the white van for new syringes. Although the approach is still controversial at the federal funding level, studies have proven that this practice decreases the spread of infectious diseases.

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Treating addiction from the emergency room

Anna Boiko-Weyrauch

October 15, 2019 |

Finding Fixes |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Edmonds, Washington

The emergency room at Swedish Hospital in Edmonds, Washington is working to implement more focused care for those suffering from opioid addiction, an offering not typically present at most hospitals. Using a hands-on approach that integrates "substance use disorder treatment and interventions and assessment," through the use of doctors, counselors, and social workers, this program increases the likelihood of follow through with recovery.

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Treating acute pain

Anna Boiko-Weyrauch

October 15, 2019 |

Finding Fixes |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

Many people addicted to opioids developed their addiction after being prescribed the drugs after surgery, so some states are changing protocols around the drug distribution. From increased counseling about drug safety to a cap on how many pills doctors prescribe, alternatives to the traditional protocol aims to decrease the likelihood of addiction.

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