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Tag: Addiction
SPARCC Interview
Thom sits down with members of SPARCC to talk about the recent event and screening at the Strand Center, attended by over 1,000 people to discuss the heroin crisis in northern NY.
Call to Action
Nearly one thousand people turned out for a community forum held recently at the Strand Theater in Plattsburgh to talk about the region’s opioid and heroin crisis. After watching a graphic documentary on addiction (Chasing the Dragon — find link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqdmWRExOkQ) Also announced at the forum were plans to open a 16-bed detox and…
SPARCC Bonus Interview
Watch extended studio interview with members of SPARCC on future events planned to raise community awareness and involvement in combating the opioid and heroin epidemic.
Extended Interview with Plattsburgh Police Chief
Risks to police and other difficulties that the heroin epidemic is presenting.
Coalition Combats Opioid Use
A team approach is being used to combat heroin and opioid abuse in Clinton County, New York, helping not only addicts, but families being torn apart by addiction. The coalition, called Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery of Clinton County, or SPARCC, is hosting a free Community Forum called Understanding Heroin and Prescription Opioid Abuse on…
The Heroin Crisis: Fighting Back
Recorded LIVE, Nov 17th. Join recovering addicts, families who have lost loved ones and a panel of experts from political leaders, law enforcement, and organizations that focus on prevention and treatment in the full studio discussion. Panelists include: Connie Wille, Executive Director of Champlain Valley Family Center in Plattsburgh John Redden, Commissioner of the Clinton…
The New Face of Heroin
New York’s Governor and the Legislature take aim at the state’s growing heroin epidemic. After hearing months of testimony on the surge in heroin use and addiction, lawmakers pass a series of bills to stem the flow of heroin into New York State, and make it easier for addicts to get treatment. Police and prosecutors…
Lifelong Addiction, Daily Stigma
Today’s heroin is widely accessible, lethally potent and inexpensive — creating a surge in popularity, and an increase in overdoses across the states. This is an intimate interview with one man, recovering from addiction. Don’t miss the post-interview chat to find out why he decided to become an advocate to help others.
Recovering addicts, prosecutors, and experts testify about the region’s growing heroin epidemic
New York Lawmakers are considering several bills that would toughen criminal penalties for dealers, and expand treatment for users addicted to heroin. Senator Betty Little and another member of a Senate Task Force held a hearing in Plattsburgh where recovering addicts, prosecutors, and experts testified about the region’s growing heroin epidemic.