Federal Funds Proposed for Community Addiction ProgramsFederal Funds Proposed for Community Addiction ProgramsCommunity programs to address the continuing problem of opioid addiction could be in for more federal funding.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Gov. Signs Tobacco Purchase Age IncreaseGov. Signs Tobacco Purchase Age IncreaseStarting November 13, the age to legally purchase tobacco and e-cigarette products in New York goes from 18 to 21.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Local Reaction to Pharma Opioid SettlementsLocal Reaction to Pharma Opioid SettlementsA local overdose awareness group founder reacts to big pharmaceutical companies starting to be held accountable for the addiction crisis. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Addiction, Overdose & Stigma discussed on Close UpAddiction, Overdose & Stigma discussed on Close UpThe Executive Director of Truth Pharm, Alexis Pleus is the guest on this week's edition of the weekly, local public affairs show, Southern Tier Close Up.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Brain Links to Addiction DiscussedBrain Links to Addiction DiscussedA discussion on the biological science of addiction is being held April 26 at the Kopernik Observatory and Science Center in Vestal.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Non-Profit Funding AnnouncedNon-Profit Funding AnnouncedOver $162,000 is going to human service programs in the City of Binghamton under the Community Development Block Grant program. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
State of the CountyState of the CountyBroome County Executive Jason Garnar says partnerships are at the heart of the county’s success and future. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Overdose Reports Jump in BroomeOverdose Reports Jump in BroomeBroome County officials say there has been an increase in reports of drug overdoses between January 20-24. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Addiction Recovery MoneyAddiction Recovery MoneyA program that pairs people who themselves have dealt with addiction with in-coming rehab clients is being expanded thanks to a new federal grant. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Addiction SolutionsAddiction SolutionsThe New York State Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction is outlining 11 proposals to help end the opioid epidemic. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte