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Tag: Opioid Crisis
Extended Interviews on New Opioid Documentary
Watch extended interview with John Bernardi on a new documentary being produced by SPARCC on the opioid epidemic to be shown in area schools.
Opioid epidemic leads to treatment needs [Bonus clip]
Sheriff Favro on efforts to combat the opioid/heroin epidemic including new drug counseling and treatment that will be offered to the large percentage of inmates held at the Clinton County Jail who are impacted by the crisis.
State of the State: Opioid Crisis
From Cuomo’s State of the State Address the Governor’s proposal on how the state plans to sue distributors of opioids who Cuomo blames for creating the nation’s addiction crisis. Watch the full NYSOTS: https://www.facebook.com/GovernorAndrewCuomo/videos/1765841040113768/
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.
SPARCC News Conference for Upcoming Opiate Addiction Forum
The Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery Coalition (SPARCC) in Plattsburgh on March 31st promoting a forum to be held this coming Tuesday, April 4th, 7-9pm, at the Strand Theater in Plattsburgh. The forum will screen the film Chasing the Dragon, a documentary about an opiate addict’s life and battle with addiction. SPARCC will hold a…
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…