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San Francisco Expands RESTORE Program Amid Fentanyl Crisis

4/18/2025

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San Francisco is grappling with a devastating overdose crisis, recording 192 deaths in early 2025, largely due to fentanyl. In response, Mayor Daniel Lurie is set to expand the RESTORE program, providing shelter beds for those willing to seek treatment. The city's initiative seeks to tackle the intertwined challenges of addiction, homelessness, and mental health to save lives.

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Story summary

San Francisco is grappling with a devastating overdose crisis, recording 192 deaths in early 2025, largely due to fentanyl. In response, Mayor Daniel Lurie is set to expand the RESTORE program, providing shelter beds for those willing to seek treatment. The city's initiative seeks to tackle the intertwined challenges of addiction, homelessness, and mental health to save lives.