Paterson, NJ combats city’s opioid problem with RealFix program
Paterson, NJ, has implemented a program to deliver Suboxone, a medication used to treat opioid addiction, within 90 minutes to those who need it. This initiative aims to reduce barriers to treatment by providing faster access to medication-assisted therapy for opioid use disorder. By leveraging technology and partnerships with local pharmacies, Paterson seeks to improve health outcomes and support individuals in their recovery journey.
Erfolgreiche Projekte
RealFix, funded with a $1 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies, has handled 213 clients since it started early last year. That group that includes 85 people who were unsheltered when they entered the program.
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