Are there any community and evidenced-based success stories of local health department throughout the US or abroad that have addressed the heroine or opioid crises and, if so, what are main contributors to the success?

Are there any community and evidenced-based success stories of local health department throughout the US or abroad that have addressed the heroine or opioid crises and, if so, what are main contributors to the success? Are you in favor of or against community health promotion and prevention grant writers for local health departments to collaborate, partner, and sharing monies with community organizations who work in the field of substance abuse, or do you think it may get too political? If not, how would you suggest involving health departments in working with communities to reduce drug use?

Are there any community and evidenced-based success stories of local health department throughout the US or abroad that have addressed the heroine or opioid crises and, if so, what are main contributors to the success?

Are there any community and evidenced-based success stories of local health department throughout the US or abroad that have addressed the heroine or opioid crises and, if so, what are main contributors to the success? Are you in favor of or against community health promotion and prevention grant writers for local health departments to collaborate, partner, and sharing monies with community organizations who work in the field of substance abuse, or do you think it may get too political? If not, how would you suggest involving health departments in working with communities to reduce drug use?