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Tag: Heroin
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.