Nation’s first state-regulated overdose prevention center to open this summer

The nation’s first state-regulated overdose prevention center secured a location in Rhode Island. The overdose prevention center is set to go up at 45 Willard Avenue in Providence, next to the Rhode Island Hospital campus. “This is an amazing opportunity,” Director of the Governor’s Overdose Task Force Cathy Schultz. “The state of Rhode Island really has been innovative in its approach to the overdose crisis for many, many years. This is another step in combatting our toxic drug supply with evidence-based practices.” The plan is for the center to open in the summer.