Following the evidence in opioid epidemic fight
Sen. Pete Harckham, a Westchester County Democrat, discusses policies to treat New Yorkers dealing with opioid addiction.
The reality of fighting the opioid epidemic
Assemblyman John McDonald shares how he came to view drug consumption sites as a powerful tool in combating overdose deaths.
Crafting New York’s response to the opioid epidemic
A schism has emerged on when to spend opioid settlement funds and how to approach the certification of recovery houses.
Fighting back against the opioid epidemic
Opioid overdose deaths are on the rise in the country during the pandemic, so we looked at reversing the trend.
Advocate to help steer new funding against opioid epidemic
Avi Israel, a substance use recovery advocate, was appointed by AG Tish James to serve on the Opioid Settlement Board.
State urged to expand its approach to opioid crisis
Dr. Justine Waldman discusses her experience on the front lines of the opioid crisis in New York during the pandemic.
Opioid sale transparency in New York
Sen. Pete Harckham, a Westchester County Democrat, makes the case for more disclosure of opioid sales in New York.
Lawmakers want to require overdose reversal medication with opioid scripts
Sen. Pete Harckham says expanding access to opioid antagonists is a critical for combating the opioid epidemic.
Cuomo signs opioid settlement fund lockbox bill with undisclosed caveats
Cuomo negotiates future tweaks to law restricting the use of opioid settlement funds.
Lawmakers approve ‘lock box’ for future opioid settlement funds
A discussion about legislation earmarking money won in litigation against opioid manufacturers and distributors, for substance abuse recovery and prevention.
