Building Tools to Address Addiction and Overdose: The Bloomberg American Health Initiative

As the U.S. grapples with the opioid epidemic, the Bloomberg American Health Initiative is focusing on using evidence to prevent overdoses, expand access to treatment and combat stigma.  

The following video, featured at the inaugural Bloomberg American Health Summit, highlights Bloomberg fellow Haven Wheelock and focuses on building tools used to address addiction and overdose.

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The 2018 Summit theme was From Local Action to National Impact: Overcoming Challenges and Improving Health. Read more about the Summit here.