CT’s health commissioners should support overdose prevention centers

Bill Establishing Overdose Prevention Centers Passes Senate

A bill that would allow the state to start a pilot program for overdose prevention centers passed the Senate on Thursday.

CT’s health commissioners should support overdose prevention centers

As the opioid overdose crisis continues to harm people across Connecticut, there is an urgent need to take bold action. One of the most promising solutions, supported by decades of evidence, is the establishment of overdose prevention centers . These centers save lives and provide comprehensive support to people who use drugs. Senate Bill 1285, An Act Establishing an Overdose Prevention Center Pilot Program, was recently absorbed into Senate Bil…