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Drug Use and Support: A Community Survey
We’re gathering input from people who use drugs and their friends or family members to better understand their experiences and needs. Your responses are anonymous and will help inform programs, services, and policies that affect your community.
1.
Why do you think people are overdosing in Dutchess County at such high rates? (Check all that apply)
Drug was not what was expected.
People using alone.
Fentanyl
Return to use.
Stigma in healthcare system
Self-medication for pain or mental health
Sudden cut off of prescription pain medication
Additional Comments:
2.
What are your thoughts about Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT)? (MAT=Suboxone, Vivitrol, Methadone)
I don’t know what it is.
I think it’s a good thing.
I think it’s a bad thing etc.
Additional Comments:
3.
What’s standing in the way of getting MAT? (MAT=Suboxone, Vivitrol, Methadone) Check all that apply
Unfamiliar with it.
I don’t know where to go.
I’m not interested.
Judgement from other people or institutions
Transportation
Pharmacy does not have medication available.
Conflicts with office hours
Other:
Additional Comments:
4.
What do you need at hospital discharge to better assist you?
Not applicable
Narcan
Treatment referral
Peer linkage
MAT (Suboxone, Vivitrol, Methadone)
Other Medication
Other:
Additional Comments:
5.
What services or support would help you be the most successful after you leave an inpatient substance use treatment program?
Not applicable
Narcan
Treatment referral
Peer linkage
MAT (Suboxone, Vivitrol, Methadone)
Other Medication
Other:
Additional Comments:
6.
What would be helpful at discharge from jail?
Not Applicable
Narcan
Treatment referral
Peer linkage
MAT (Suboxone, Vivitrol, Methadone)
Other Medication
Other:
Additional Comments:
7.
Do you think Narcan is readily available?
Yes
No
If no, why?
8.
What groups would be helpful to you?
AA/NA
SMART/Celebrate/Refuge Recovery
Hobby/Art Group
Fitness
Wellness Group
W.R.A.P (Wellness Recovery Action Plan)
Social Groups
I don’t like groups
Other
Additional Comments:
9.
What community supports would be helpful to you?
1 on 1 peer support
Care Management
Harm Reduction
Individualized therapy
Resume Building/Job Skills
Housing
Faith based connections
10.
What does successful recovery look like to you?
We are here for you!
Visit The Empowerment Center at 230 North Road or call 988 and ask for the Empowerment Center for information on accessing peer support and receiving harm reduction supplies.
Supplies Include:
Fentanyl Test Strips
Narcan
Safer-Use Kits
Wound Care Kits
Condoms
Remember, try not to use alone. Call the Never Use Alone Hotline 800-484-3731