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San Francisco launches new 'Living Proof' health campaign to encourage drug addiction treatment

San Francisco's new recovery campaign aims to reduce fentanyl overdose deaths through treatment outreach and showcasing success stories.

SF Supervisor Dorsey, Mayor Breed, Propose 'Cash Not Drugs' Plan to Encourage Sobriety

Proposed legislation in San Francisco, named 'Cash Not Drugs,' suggests paying an extra $100/week to welfare recipients in substance abuse treatment who test negative for illicit drugs.

San Francisco Promotes Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorder Amid Overdose Epidemic | KQED

San Francisco's overdose death rates remain steady in early 2024 compared to 2023.
City health officials in San Francisco are expanding contingency management programs for drug use.

San Francisco launches new 'Living Proof' health campaign to encourage drug addiction treatment

San Francisco's new recovery campaign aims to reduce fentanyl overdose deaths through treatment outreach and showcasing success stories.

SF Supervisor Dorsey, Mayor Breed, Propose 'Cash Not Drugs' Plan to Encourage Sobriety

Proposed legislation in San Francisco, named 'Cash Not Drugs,' suggests paying an extra $100/week to welfare recipients in substance abuse treatment who test negative for illicit drugs.

San Francisco Promotes Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorder Amid Overdose Epidemic | KQED

San Francisco's overdose death rates remain steady in early 2024 compared to 2023.
City health officials in San Francisco are expanding contingency management programs for drug use.
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Column | New drug overdose data provides hope while deaths remain too high

Despite alarming statistics on drug misuse, recent data shows a notable 12% decline in overdose deaths, indicating progress in combating the crisis.

Lopez: Prop. 36 saves lives and protects communities by requiring treatment for deadly addictions - San Jose Spotlight

Mandatory treatment programs are crucial for reducing crime rates and saving costs.
Prop. 47 led to a decline in drug court participation and subsequent rise in retail theft.

Democrats show support for crime measure Proposition 36, call for 'mass treatment' of Californians

Support for Proposition 36 highlights an approach toward treatment-based solutions for drug offenses instead of incarceration.

Virtual medicine: How has telehealth improved the lives of people with substance disorders?

Virtual telemedicine services like Ophelia are making a positive impact on individuals battling opioid addiction.

SF Night Navigation Team reaches out to drug users in at-risk neighborhoods

Night Navigation Team offers medication to help opioid users, reducing overdose deaths by 50%.

Amid the fentanyl epidemic, California bill aims to create more drug-free homeless housing

Providing housing without enforcing sobriety may increase risk of relapse for residents trying to maintain sobriety.
#mental-health-services

What is Prop 1, California's mental health and homelessness ballot measure?

Proposition 1 in California's primary ballot is focused on increasing mental and behavioral health services for the state's homeless population.
The measure aims to authorize a $6.4 billion bond for mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities.

What is Prop 1, California's mental health and homelessness ballot measure?

Proposition 1 in California's primary ballot asks voters to authorize a $6.4 billion bond for mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities.
The measure would shift about $140 million in existing tax revenue from counties to the state for mental health and drug and alcohol treatment.
If passed, Prop 1 would create housing units, outpatient treatment slots, and mental health services spaces, but would also require the state to repay the bonds by $310 million annually for 30 years.

What is Prop 1, California's mental health and homelessness ballot measure?

Proposition 1 in California's primary ballot is focused on increasing mental and behavioral health services for the state's homeless population.
The measure aims to authorize a $6.4 billion bond for mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities.

What is Prop 1, California's mental health and homelessness ballot measure?

Proposition 1 in California's primary ballot asks voters to authorize a $6.4 billion bond for mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities.
The measure would shift about $140 million in existing tax revenue from counties to the state for mental health and drug and alcohol treatment.
If passed, Prop 1 would create housing units, outpatient treatment slots, and mental health services spaces, but would also require the state to repay the bonds by $310 million annually for 30 years.
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