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Colorado slashed maternal overdose deaths from 20 to just 8 in a single year, thanks to a simple solution: putting lifesaving naloxone directly into the hands of new moms and families. This success story shows how accessible medicine can bridge the gap between crisis and recovery.
After 25 years of rising overdose rates, deaths are finally falling thanks to an unexpected shift in how people use fentanyl. Harm reduction groups making pipes widely available has helped users move away from the deadlier practice of injecting drugs.
New research from Australia shows harm reduction programs deliver massive returns, saving lives and millions of dollars. Every dollar invested in services like needle exchanges and overdose prevention could return more than $10 in benefits.