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Community Initiative for Drug Safety, Overdose Prevention, and Education

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Idea Submission for The People's Money:: Our community is facing a serious problem with drug abuse and overdose deaths, and people are losing their lives to addiction and preventable overdoses. This proposal seeks funding to create a community-wide program focused on drug testing, overdose prevention, and education resources for everyone. Drug misuse affects individuals, families, and neighborhoods of all ages and backgrounds, so this program aims to reach all groups. Funding is needed to provide free and confidential drug testing to reduce accidental overdoses, distribute naloxone kits and offer training on how to use them, and hold educational workshops and community events that teach about addiction, recovery, and safe practices. We will also create an accessible resource hub, both online and locally, where people can find treatment options, counseling, and support. These efforts will help decrease overdose deaths, raise awareness about drug safety, and connect more people to the help they need. By supporting this initiative, we can save lives, reduce harm, and build a safer, healthier, and more informed community for everyone.
What is the problem your idea aims to address?: The problem our idea aims to address is the growing issue of drug abuse, addiction, and overdose deaths in our community. Many people are using drugs without knowing their risks or contents, leading to preventable overdoses and long-term health problems. There is also a lack of accessible resources for drug testing, overdose prevention, and education, which leaves individuals and families without the support they need. Our program seeks to reduce these harms by providing safe testing options, overdose response tools, and education to help people make informed choices and stay alive.
Which groups does your idea focus on? Select all that apply: Youth (under 24)

Older Adults (65 +)

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