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• More than 35 agencies partner to combat opioid crisis in Conn. city

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  The partnership, which includes the city fire department, will use $1.3 million in grants to address substance abuse and addiction

• Proposed Mass. addiction treatment center to have wing for first responders

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  The dedicated wing would include space to treat up to 50 first responders and include specialized care

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• Navigating an addiction in public safety

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  What first responders need to know about asking for help, getting into treatment, and returning to work

• Police: Pa. firefighter high on fentanyl when he caused wreck that injured family

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  Off-duty Scranton firefighter faces two counts of DUI, four counts of recklessly endangering another person and various traffic citations

• The opioid epidemic: How an Ohio fire department is there for addicts ready for help

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  Former addict, kept alive by firefighter/paramedics, now part of an Ohio community’s approach to stem the opioid crisis

• Treat, rather than numb the pain

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  Warriors Heart finds alcohol abuse is the most common addiction in veterans and first responders

• Firefighter makes cards, website to help recovering opioid addicts

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  Michael Dunn made cards with the phone numbers of addiction centers and group homes; a website also gives patients more resources

• How 'Safe Stations' offer hope amidst opioid epidemic

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  The goal of Safe Stations is to provide a safe and low-stress option for individuals seeking treatment for their drug addiction

• Q&A: Why the opioid epidemic is a fire service issue

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  Fire response to the opioid crisis is evolving to meet the demands, requiring additional training and protective gear

• 6 strategies to protect first responders from fentanyl

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  Training, PPE and scene assessment will minimize the risks of opioid exposure to fire and EMS responders

• Researchers: Naloxone availability encourages risky opioid use

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  By broadening addict and layperson access to naloxone, the paper claims naloxone access laws don't reduce opioid-related mortality

• 5 things to know about the Oscar-nominated doc 'Heroin(e)'

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  The Best Documentary Short Subject nominee follows three women who are fighting the opioid epidemic in Huntington, West Virginia

• What President Trump gets wrong about the opioid epidemic

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  The President's declaration of a "National Public Health Emergency" falls well short of tackling the scourge of opioid overdose deaths

• Quick Take: What does Trump's opioid emergency declaration mean?

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  Following on White House special commission recommendations, Trump announces a national public health emergency for the opioid emergency

• Former firefighter, recovering alcoholic on a mission to help others

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  Austin Campbell now works as a recovery advocate and is tailoring a program for firefighters battling addiction

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