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In 2023, Iowa received over $2.5 million in federal funding for overdose prevention activities. The Overdose Data to Action in States (OD2A-S) is a five-year grant selected Iowa counties are using to track drug overdose data and put effective programs in place to curb overdose rates.

Part of these efforts include harm reduction activities. According to the National Harm Reduction Coalition, harm reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use.

Linn County Public Health onboarded a harm reduction coordinator in October 2024. While the department does not offer any treatment or recovery services, it runs educational programmi

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