Addicted to Hope – Screening at the MLPBS Studio
A new documentary looks at a local organization working to fight the opioid epidemic. The documentary follows the work of SPARCC a local group working to help v... More
Heroin
This Week on MLJ | October 19th
This week on a special edition of Mountain Lake Journal, we take you to a new detox & rehab center opening in the North Country to treat heroin and opioid a... More
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 we... More
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 ... More
Coming this week on Mountain Lake Journal
This week we talk with family members affected by the heroin crisis and visit a candle light vigil organized by the organization The Addict's Mom. As the opioid... More
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... More
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 cri... More
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 cris... More
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 ... More
Extended Interview with Plattsburgh Police Chief
Risks to police and other difficulties that the heroin epidemic is presenting.... More