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Harm Reduction Saves Lives

Naloxone (also called Narcan) is a medication that reverses opioid overdoses by temporarily blocking the effect of opioids (including Percocet, Oxycontin, methadone, heroin, … See more

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About SUPHR — Substance Use Philly

WEBSubstance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction (SUPHR) is a division of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH). The division is comprised of 9 teams: …

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Substance Use Philly

WEBThe Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction program provides information about substance use in Philadelphia. Learn how to get harm reduction …

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Medical Team — Substance Use Philly

WEBThe mission of the Division of Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction’s Medical program is to improve healthcare for people who use substances in Philadelphia. The …

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Services and supports in Philly — Substance Use Philly

WEBFor media inquiries contact: [email protected] and [email protected]. 123 S. Broad St. 11th Floor. Philadelphia, PA 19109. Free and low-cost resources in Philly …

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Harm Reduction Team — Substance Use Philly

WEBHARM REDUCTION AND HEALTH EDUCATOR. [email protected]. Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, but raised in El Barrio North Philadelphia, Elvis (he/him) is …

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Resources For Healthcare Providers — Substance Use Philly

WEBNational Resources: Clinical Education Initiative is a New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute program that provides free, CE-accredited, online courses on harm …

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Epidemiology — Substance Use Philly

WEBSUBSTANCE USE EPIDEMIOLOGIST II. Aoife (she/her) is a proud member of the SUPHR Data Analyst and Epidemiology team. Aoife earned her master’s degree in Public Health …

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Our Publications — Substance Use Philly

WEBPublications. Since the early 2000s, overdose has increasingly become a public health concern to Philadelphia residents. Each year, the Division of Substance Use Prevention …

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Xylazine / Tranq

WEBXylazine / Tranq. Xylazine, also known as tranq, is a non-opioid medication used as a sedative and muscle relaxant in veterinary medicine. Although not approved for use in …

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Community Engagement — Substance Use Philly

WEBThe Community Engagement program aims to reduce the barriers people who use drugs often face trying to access services. The program does this by collaborating with …

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Communications — Substance Use Philly

WEBThe Division of Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction Communications program aims to produce respectful and informative messages, allowing residents to learn about …

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Alerts and Advisories — Substance Use Philly

WEBThe Division of Substance Use and Harm Reduction (SUPHR) periodically releases alerts and advisories to communicate important drug use-related information. Alerts announce …

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Substance Use Treatment — Substance Use Philly

WEBIn 2020, there was a 3% decrease in the number of individuals who received MOUD from 2019. In 2021, there were 17,496 individuals receiving some form of medication for …

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Fatal Overdoses — Substance Use Philly

WEBIn 2018, Philadelphia saw its first decrease in the total number of yearly unintentional drug overdose deaths, however, in 2020, unintentional overdose deaths deaths increased by …

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Employment Opportunities — Substance Use Philly

WEBEmployment Opportunities. Come work with us! Division of Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction staff are primarily contracted through the Health Federation of …

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Philadelphia substance use data and research — Substance Use …

WEBThe data dashboard serves as a one-stop shop for citywide data related to substance use and overdose trends. The data dashboard uses interactive data visualizations to provide …

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Campaings — Substance Use Philly

WEBThe Division of Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction strives to combat misinformation and stigma while promoting the dignity, autonomy, and health of people …

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