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Tag: Overdose Epidemic
“Our American Family” Documentary Screening ┃ December 6, 2023
Join Mountain Lake PBS at the Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh, NY for a screening of Our American Family. A very special guest, Linda, the mother featured in the film, will join us for a discussion following the screening. Wednesday, December 6 at 7 PM Strand Center Theater, Plattsburgh, NY Addiction is an…
$200 Million in Settlement Funds to Tackle Opioid Crisis in New York
Governor Kathy Hochul announces nearly 200-million-dollars from New York’s Opioid Settlement Fund has gone out to communities across the state. These funds are earmarked for a range of services and programs aimed at addressing the opioid crisis, including treatment, recovery, harm reduction, and prevention efforts. The goal is to combat the alarming surge in drug…
Overdose Epidemic | Mountain Lake Journal Forum
In this special episode, we focus on the overdose epidemic in New York, particularly the rising threat of drugs laced with fentanyl and xylazine, leading to a record number of overdose deaths in the state in 2022. Our guest panelists discuss the impact of xylazine on overdoses, the services and initiatives offered by St. Joseph’s…
Overdose Epidemic Forum [Extended Discussion]
Additional discussion during the Overdose Epidemic form on topics including law enforcement efforts to combat drug trafficking including fentanyl. Also, whether supervised drug injection sites should be considered, like those now in operation in Canada.
Mother Creates Fund in Memory of Son
A mother who lost her son to an accidental drug overdose is helping students in the Adirondacks learn about substance use disorder and addiction. Bethany Teitelbaum hopes to honor her son Andrew’s life and carry on his legacy of helping others through her efforts to teach students about the dangers of addiction. She is working…
“Our American Family” Documentary Screening in Essex, VT
A powerful documentary about the impact addiction can have on families is being screened in theaters across America, and will soon be coming to the Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh. The documentary follows a family in Philadelphia struggling with addiction. A screening in Vermont a couple of weeks ago, was followed by a…
Senator Chuck Schumer talks “Fend Off Fentanyl Act” in Plattsburgh
New York Senator Chuck Schumer visited CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh to advocate for the FEND OFF Fentanyl Act. The congressional bill is aimed at curbing the influx of illegal fentanyl responsible for countless overdose deaths. Schumer urged the House to work with the Senate in designating fentanyl trafficking as a national emergency. He emphasized…
Senator Schumer Visits CVPH, Touts “Fend Off Fentanyl” Bill
New York Senator Chuck Schumer came to CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh to call on his colleagues in Congress to take steps that he says could significantly reduce the amount of illegal fentanyl that’s crossing our borders and causing thousands of overdose deaths. The Senate Majority Leader is asking members of the U.S. House to…
“Sesame Street in Communities: Supporting Families Facing Addiction” Statewide Virtual Event
Tuesday, May 9, 20232:00-3:00pm ETRSVP Join public media stations across New York State on Tuesday, May 9th at 2:00pm, for Sesame Street in Communities: Supporting Families Facing Addiction, a free virtual event highlighting resources created by Sesame Workshop for caregivers supporting children dealing with a parent or loved one struggling with addiction. The event will…
NYS Public Media Special Report: Covid-19 and the Overdose Epidemic
Mountain Lake PBS, together with our public media partners across New York State are examining the addiction and overdose crisis facing New York. This week, in place of our usual Mountain Lake Journal episode, we are featuring this New York State Special Report. WXXI News’ Evan Dawson hosts a state-wide discussion on how the pandemic…
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