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A centralized hub highlighting Richmond’s opioid response priorities, programs, and resources.
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Broaden access to naloxone
Naloxone is a life-saving medication that has the capability to reverse opioid overdose.
Enrich prevention strategies
Prevention strategies can reduce the likelihood that at-risk individuals begin misusing opioids or develop opioid use disorder.
Expand harm reduction programs
Harm reduction is an evidence-based approach to reduce the effects of drug use, which can include overdose prevention, medications for opioid use disorder, and screening for diseases.
Expand services for neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome
Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS) occurs in newborns who were exposed to opioids while in the womb and requires a multi-faceted treatment approach.
Fund warm hand-off programs and recovery services
Warm hand-off and recovery support programs facilitate patient care and timely connections to recovery services.
Improve treatment in jails and prisons
Treatment of substance use disorders for incarcerated persons can reduce rates of reincarceration and overdose death.
Increase use of medications to treat opioid use disorder
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), such as methadone and buprenorphine, help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms from opioid use disorder.
Provide treatment and support during pregnancy and the postpartum period
Support data collection and research
Evaluating the reach and impact of abatement programs guides resource allocation and future strategies to address opioid mortality.