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Monroe County is making plans for its $5.5 million opioid settlement funds. Two education programs are set for Oct. 3-4.

CLAY COUNTY — To help save lives and prevent overdose deaths related to the opioid epidemic, Clay County Public Health Center is offering free boxes of Narcan. The center is

“I’m in this very same community that I was distributing drugs in, seeing a lot of the same individuals that I was distributing drugs to, apologizing to them for what I’ve done to them,” said Herold.

According to a release, the Board was tasked with creating and maintaining a task force after the passage of AB132 in the 2023 legislative session.

Schedule promotes and supports new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices

UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County announced its “All of Us Oneida” anti-stigma campaign Thursday, Aug. 31. The event was hosted by the Opioid Task Force today in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day. “As we continue to lose lives to overdose at alarming rates across the country, it’s incumbent upon us to take a deeper […]

ONEIDA, N.Y. — Law enforcement and public health officials in Madison and Oneida counties joined other civic organizations nationwide and worldwide on Thursday to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day. Organizers of the event say it’s a time to remember those lost to overdose, acknowledge the grief of loved ones left behind, and work to end […]

An Overdose Awareness Day event brought together organizers and health workers who provide Narcan nasal spray and fentanyl test strips.

BATAVIA — Cheryl Netter and Scott Davis are two of the fortunate ones.

We are Oneida campaign looks to destigmatize drug users