The San Diego Central Library is no longer just a haven for book lovers. In an effort to better serve their community, the public library has introduced new…
In an effort to better serve their community, the public library has introduced new services including a drug overdose prevention program.
Tong said they decided to partner up with San Diego State University and Father Joe’s Villages on a pilot program aimed at helping people battling opioid addiction.The program is open to those struggling with substance abuse and willing to participate in a treatment plan that includes the use of suboxone.
“There is a complete assessment that's done,” said Partch. “So we meet with the individual face to face, we take some labs, and we talk with them about their substance use history. There is that face-to-face interaction with a clinician and the medication does need to be prescribed by a physician.
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