Seattle has tried, and is still actively trying, many different approaches to addiction treatment: law enforcement diversion programs, housing first, medication assisted treatment, drug court, outreach work, the list goes on.

Now, the city has added another attempt to that list by piloting a new program that aims to get people into treatment faster by expanding access to private rehabs. 

Guest:
David Kroman, Seattle Times city hall reporter

Related stories:
Seattle pilot program expands access to private substance use treatment - Seattle Times

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Seattle has tried, and is still actively trying, <a href="https://www.cascadepbs.org/news/2023/07/what-does-substance-use-treatment-seattle-actually-look">many </a>different approaches to addiction treatment: <a href="https://www.ridgefieldrecovery.com/resources/seattles-approach-helps-lead-drug-addicts-treatment/">law enforcement diversion programs</a>, housing first, medication assisted treatment, drug court, outreach work, the list goes on.
Now, the city has added another attempt to that list by piloting a new program that aims to get people into treatment faster&nbsp;by expanding access to private rehabs.&nbsp; Guest:
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<li>David Kroman, Seattle Times city hall reporter</li>
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Related stories:
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<li><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/seattle-pilot-program-expands-access-to-private-substance-use-treatment/">Seattle pilot program expands access to private substance use treatment - Seattle Times</a></li>
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piloting a new program that aims to get people into treatment faster by expanding access to private rehabs. 

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