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In clinical settings, harm reduction helps to inform our care philosophy, policies, and the resources we promote to our patients.

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Rutgers Project ECHO: Place in Therapy for Injectable Buprenorphine

Speaker: Clement Chen, PharmD, BCPS

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Naloxone Distribution & Training Programs

One-Stop guide to Naloxone Distribution & Training Programs in New Jersey

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Principles of Harm Reduction

Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use. Harm Reduction is also a movement for social justice built on a belief in, and respect for, the rights of people who use drugs.

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Medications for Opioid Overdose, Withdrawal, and Addiction

Medications for opioid overdose, withdrawal, and addiction are safe, effective and save lives.

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Quick Tips: Harm Reduction

In clinical settings, harm reduction helps to inform our care philosophy, policies, and the resources we promote to our patients.

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An Evidence-Based Manual for Primary Care and Specialty Practices

While the manual should be useful for any office-based practitioner, it will be especially helpful for primary care practitioners who want to become providers in the NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) Office Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) initiative.

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Rutgers Project ECHO: Place in Therapy for Injectable Buprenorphine

Speaker: Clement Chen, PharmD, BCPS

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St. Joseph's Health Opens Addiction Medicine Office

The facility will provide low barrier, evidence-based care for people in the community who are suffering from Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and will be led by Dr. Alexis LaPietra.

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Naloxone Distribution & Training Programs

One-Stop guide to Naloxone Distribution & Training Programs in New Jersey

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Principles of Harm Reduction

Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use. Harm Reduction is also a movement for social justice built on a belief in, and respect for, the rights of people who use drugs.

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Paterson Opioid Response Team Places Social Workers At St. Joseph's Emergency Department

ORT Social Workers will be available during critical hours for individuals seeking recovery

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How Small Cities Can Make Big Leaps With Data

You don’t have to be a big city to do big things with data.

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'It's About Caring' Davila Says of RealFix Program to Fight Opioid Abuse

"It’s about love, it’s about caring, it’s about the City of Paterson," Council President Martiza Davila said regarding RealFix and its partners.

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Paterson, NJ wins Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Mayors Challenge

Yearlong Competition Launched in 2021 Elevates the Most Promising Urban Innovations to Emerge from the Pandemic.

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Governor Murphy Signs Legislative Package to Expand Harm Reduction Efforts

Furthering his commitment to end the opioid epidemic, Governor Phil Murphy today signed a series of bills to combat the state’s opioid crisis and expand harm reduction efforts.

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Paterson Opioid Response Team Places Social Workers At St. Joseph's Emergency Department

ORT Social Workers will be available during critical hours for individuals seeking recovery

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How Small Cities Can Make Big Leaps With Data

You don’t have to be a big city to do big things with data.

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'It's About Caring' Davila Says of RealFix Program to Fight Opioid Abuse

"It’s about love, it’s about caring, it’s about the City of Paterson," Council President Martiza Davila said regarding RealFix and its partners.

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Paterson, NJ wins Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Mayors Challenge

Yearlong Competition Launched in 2021 Elevates the Most Promising Urban Innovations to Emerge from the Pandemic.

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Governor Murphy Signs Legislative Package to Expand Harm Reduction Efforts

Furthering his commitment to end the opioid epidemic, Governor Phil Murphy today signed a series of bills to combat the state’s opioid crisis and expand harm reduction efforts.

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Community-Based Intervention Program Helping Paterson Fight Opioid Epidemic

The first ORT intervention involves proactive outreach in the corridors of the City where drug overdoses are most concentrated.

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Paterson’s Opioid Response Team Tries Saving Lives on Drug-Ravaged Streets

Joe Malinconico | Special to the USA TODAY Network

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Paterson Achieves What Works Cities Silver Certification

City recognized for exceptional use of data to improve residents’ lives.

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Rutgers Project ECHO: Place in Therapy for Injectable Buprenorphine

Speaker: Clement Chen, PharmD, BCPS

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Naloxone Distribution & Training Programs

One-Stop guide to Naloxone Distribution & Training Programs in New Jersey

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Paterson Opioid Response Team Places Social Workers At St. Joseph's Emergency Department

ORT Social Workers will be available during critical hours for individuals seeking recovery

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The Power of Peers: Pivoting During the Pandemic

Paterson COAR was invited to present on a podcast regarding DOJ programs that incorporate Peers (recorded in August 2021). This went live on their website on 12/13/2021.

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Paterson’s Opioid Response Team Tries Saving Lives on Drug-Ravaged Streets

Joe Malinconico | Special to the USA TODAY Network

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Paterson Achieves What Works Cities Silver Certification

City recognized for exceptional use of data to improve residents’ lives.

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