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Tag: Heroin
MOUNTAIN LAKE PBS TO EXAMINE THE OPIOID CRISIS IN THE NORTH COUNTRY
Mountain Lake PBS announced today that public broadcasting stations across New York State will air special programming examining the opioid crisis during the week of October 14. “New York’s Opioid Crisis” is a first of its kind partnership to draw attention to this public health crisis and raise awareness of services available in local communities…
Opioid addiction nationwide and at home
Communities nationwide are struggling with the effects of opioid addiction. Mountain Lake PBS has been covering the issue with local stories for at least three years now. Local coverage Mountain Lake PBS has been following the heroin epidemic locally for years, including many stories and full 1-hour forums. Communities continue to struggle with addiction and…
Drug Treatment Restored
Money in the new State budget will help restore a drug treatment program inside the Clinton County Jail to treat inmates addicted to opioids and heroin. Sheriff Dave Favro says 90% of the inmate population is serving time for a drug-related offense. The Champlain Valley Family Center, a treatment provider in Plattsburgh, will place two…
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.
Escalating Heroin Epidemic
Escalating Heroin Epidemic: Plattsburgh’s police chief discusses the alarming increase in fatal overdoses and efforts to combat the heroin and opioid epidemic gripping the North Country. Chief Desmond Racicot explains how even more potent heroin mixed with the drug Fentanyl, is not only dangerous for addicts, but also police, and is changing how officers do…
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…