An agency's proposal to open an addiction stabilization center in a Binghamton neighborhood is being revised after its initial plan was rejected by a city commission.
The City of Binghamton is pairing with Fairview Recovery Services to provide care for people trying to recover from addiction who often fall through the cracks waiting for long-term treatment following crisis care.
Two beds are being added to the Addiction Crisis Center in Binghamton following approval by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse.
Executive Director of Fairview Recovery Services, Michele Napolitano talks about dealing with the exploding heroin and opioid addiction problem in the region on Southern Tier Close Up.