Broome Launches Opioid Overdose Text Notification Pilot
Broome County has a new text alert program to try to combat overdoses.
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Recent Overdoses Discussed on So. Tier Close Up
Broome County Health Director Rebecca Kaufman talks about the problem, how the pandemic has impacted addiction disorders this weekend on Southern Tier Close Up.
TruthPharm Founder Testifies Before Congressional Committee
The founder of TruthPharm provided testimony on the loss of her son to overdose to a Congressional committee hearing on the national opioid addiction crisis.
Drug Overdoses Down in Broome
The number of fatal and non-fatal drug overdoses are down for the third quarter of 2020.
Trail of Truth Memorial Still On in Binghamton
The coronavirus pandemic is not stopping an annual event to mark the impact of opioid abuse in the region.
20 Overdose Deaths Reported in Broome County This Year
Broome County District Attorney Michael Korchak has released the drug overdose data for January 1 through June 30.
Tioga Overdose Deaths Surge
The number of deaths from drug overdoses being reported in Tioga County in 2019 is double what was reported the previous year.
Mini-Grants Available For Opioid Awareness
$25,000 is available in 2020 for Broome County agencies to conduct opioid overdose awareness activities.
Addiction, Overdose & Stigma discussed on Close Up
The 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.
Alleged Drug Dealer Faces Manslaughter Charge
An accused Town of Union drug dealer can be tried for manslaughter for allegedly selling drugs known to be deadly.