Vermont Advances Safe Consumption Site Bill, But Cuts Second Location
Senate committees are now reviewing the legislation, which as amended would authorize a single site in Burlington.
Source: filtermag.org
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Burlington Has Surpassed Last Year's OD Tally — and It's Only August
The number of overdoses that Burlington police responded to this year has already surpassed last year’s total, city data show, as the drug crisis continues...
Source: sevendaysvt.com
Letter to the editor: Opioid process slanted toward the status quo
Vermont needs to stand up to entrenched power when it costs the lives of Vermonters through the willful mismanagement of time, treasure and talent.
Source: vtdigger.org
Advocates call health department's opioid spending priorities rushed
Vermonters living with opioid addiction told legislators Thursday that there had not been enough time allowed for consideration of more innovative — and potentially more impactful — uses for opioid lawsuits settlement funds.
Source: vtdigger.org
Turning Point Center adds Scott Pavek to its Board of Directors
Turning Point Center of Chittenden County has added a new member to their roster of talented and dedicated Board members. Scott Pavek, who works for the City of Burlington as the Substance Use Policy Analyst, begins a three-year term on the Board of Directors starting with the January 2023 director’s meeting. “Scott Pavek is an incredible addition to our Board,” said Turning Point’s Executive Director Cameron Lauf. “He brings deep insight into the epidemic of substance use disorder here in Vermont. He is also smart, compassionate, and extremely dedicated to being a part of the soluti...
Source: vtdigger.org