Tempe launches online database to help combat opioid abuse

  • Source: CBS 5 AZ KPHO
  • Published: 02/16/2018 04:01 AM

VIDEO: A new online database launched by the City of Tempe aims to help the community combat the opioid epidemic. Addiction recovery advocates hope the information is used to improve treatment for addicts, but not lead to more arrests. The website contains data compiled by the Tempe Fire Department. It breaks down more than 500 medical calls in 2017 where opioid abuse was suspected. The information can be searched by gender, age group and days of the week. Councilmember Joel Navarro created a council working group to help develop and launch the online tool. Navarro is also a Phoenix firefighter who does not want to respond to another overdose call.



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