Broome County Health Director Rebecca Kaufman talks about the problem, how the pandemic has impacted addiction disorders this weekend on Southern Tier Close Up.
There is a possibility a vote could come before the end of the year on a proposal to accept New York State funding to open a drug addiction treatment facility in the Town of Dickinson.
The Broome County district attorney's office is offering a program designed to provide prompt treatment to people dealing with drug addiction issues.
District Attorney Stephen Cornwell said the goal of the initiative is to save lives and reduce crime linked to addicts who need money to pay for drugs...