The overdose death rate has skyrocketed in New York City, more than quadrupling in the last decade. The pattern reflects a national trend, which experts and data say is driven by the growing use of opioids like fentanyl.
Yet for some health advocates, the city’s strategy may not be bold enough, considering the gravity of the crisis.
In New York City, harm reduction work is performed mostly by community organizations, such as those running syringe service programs. These groups distribute clean needles and information on how to use drugs more safely, while connecting New Yorkers who use drugs to additional resources, such as housing, basic health care, and addiction treatment for those who want it. The mayor’s new plan pledges to help these groups ramp up their efforts and offer additional services.
Groups such as Housing Works that have expressed interest in opening overdose prevention centers have previouslyas a hurdle – and the nonprofit operating the existing centers, OnPoint NYC, has said they need more funding to expand their hours. The report itself notes that in the future, the city aims to “create legal pathways to operate and fund overdose prevention centers.”
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