BITHLO — Linda Gonzalez, 57, is six months clean from fentanyl for the first time in years thanks to a program known as medication-assisted treatment. She’s moved from the woods to a camper. She’s in the process of getting dental work, reactivating her driver’s license and will soon start looking for a job. She’s excited to meet her 3-year-old granddaughter, work again and reconnect with her .
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For years, addiction response teams have traveled around Florida to connect people who have overdosed with resources and recovery centers. Now, a handful have a new tool in their kit: buprenorphine, which can help prevent the cravings and withdrawal symptoms that lead to more drug use.
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