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Opioid Treatment Gaps Exposed Amid Overdose Death Decline

4/1/2025

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Maggie Lowenstein, an addiction specialist in Philadelphia, reveals a troubling disparity in opioid treatment access, with just 42% of programs providing immediate buprenorphine prescriptions. In contrast, New Jersey celebrates a drop in overdose deaths, thanks to robust harm reduction initiatives. Meanwhile, Albuquerque is set to invest $80 million from opioid settlements to bolster treatment services, aiming for a brighter future.

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Maggie Lowenstein, an addiction specialist in Philadelphia, reveals a troubling disparity in opioid treatment access, with just 42% of programs providing immediate buprenorphine prescriptions. In contrast, New Jersey celebrates a drop in overdose deaths, thanks to robust harm reduction initiatives. Meanwhile, Albuquerque is set to invest $80 million from opioid settlements to bolster treatment services, aiming for a brighter future.