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Go 4 It: New program aids survivors of opioid overdoses in Detroit

Tags: go 4 it, detroit fire department, narcan administration, opioid overdose, overdose survivors, detroit opioid program, quick response team, face addiction now, fan organization, opioid recovery, overdose prevention, public health initiative, addiction recovery support, brain disease treatment, long-term recovery, peer recovery coaches, addiction treatment access

The Detroit Fire Department administered Narcan over 2,400 times last year, but survivors remain at high risk of a deadly overdose. In response, Detroit has launched the "Detroit Opioid Quick Response Team" to provide ongoing support to overdose survivors. 

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