opioid

Opioid

Live. Long. DC.

LIVE. LONG. DC. is a one-stop hub for Washington, DC’s combined efforts for ending the city’s opioid epidemic. Interested in how we are combating opioids in Washington, DC? Read our strategic plan to reduce opioid use, misuse and related deaths.

Read LIVE.LONG.DC. 3.0. here.

Live. Long. DC.

Read LIVE.LONG.DC. 3.0. here.

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Prevention

Preventing the onset of opioid use among youth and reducing substance use risk factors for adolescents, families and communities is key. Changing perceptions, attitudes, behaviors and local conditions that increase the risk of opioid use are primary goals of our prevention efforts.

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Harm Reduction

We are committed to using a variety of strategies to prevent opioid overdose deaths and curb the spread of infectious diseases. From free naloxone to syringe service programs (SSPs), we offer a variety of harm reduction services to promote the health and safety of every Washingtonian.

Services

Treatment

Access to quality treatment is critical as individuals make the decision to start the treatment process for opioid addiction. In Washington, DC, we have multiple options that are designed to provide the best and the most appropriate level of care for those seeking treatment.

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Recovery

Recovery from opioid addiction is possible! We want all Washingtonians to have the supports needed for wherever they may be on their recovery journey.

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