Sentences with phrase «addressing heroin addiction»

Hein «personally commended» the legislature for its initiatives in addressing heroin addiction, and said his administration would follow suit.

«I believe the GOP continues to be out of step with the electorate they are sworn to represent — tax cuts for corporations will not help Upstate New York,» Wan said, adding that «addressing heroin addiction, infrastructure and immigration should be their priorities.»

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Visit www.combatheroin.ny.gov for more information on addressing heroin and prescription opioid abuse, including a Kitchen Table Tool Kit to help start the conversation about the warning signs of addiction and where to get help.

«This comprehensive investment addresses each component of heroin and opioid addiction - prevention, treatment, and recovery - to help individuals and families break this cycle of misery, save lives and create a stronger, healthier state for all.»

The new rules are part of a broader effort by the state to address heroin and opioid addiction.

Cahill said Schneiderman's new program to provide law enforcement agencies with an antidote to treat heroin overdoses at the scene is fine, but does not do enough to address the overall problem of heroin addiction.

Convening his task force on the heroin epidemic, Cuomo told Staten Islanders that he expects to get laws passed this session to address the deadly addiction that many New Yorkers have become all too familiar with.

Republican AG candidate John Cahill said, if elected, he would work with law enforcement agencies to develop a comprehensive plan to address an «epidemic» of heroin addiction.

GLENS FALLS — Republican state attorney general candidate John Cahill said, if elected, he would work with law enforcement agencies to develop a comprehensive plan to address an «epidemic» of heroin addiction.

The draft bill, which is dated May 27, comes weeks after Cuomo convened a task force to examine how to prevent opioid abuse and how to address opioid and heroin addiction.

At the Capitol, newer proposals like those developed by the Assembly Minority Task Force on Heroin Addiction and Community Response and older proposals like Laree's Law are oft - discussed as addressing a nonpartisan issue.

Congressional lawmakers are touting a bill that would fight heroin addiction by addressing the prescription of pain medication.

«This multipronged plan addresses each component of heroin and opioid addiction — prevention, treatment, and recovery — in order to help break this cycle of misery and save lives.»

The Assembly Minority Task Force on Heroin Addiction & Community Response sponsored the report after holding seven meetings throughout the state, considering how best to alter protocol for addressing the heroin epiHeroin Addiction & Community Response sponsored the report after holding seven meetings throughout the state, considering how best to alter protocol for addressing the heroin epiheroin epidemic.

He said until the treatment side of the issue is addressed, heroin and opioid addiction will continue to be a serious problem in our communities.

Abuse of the prescription painkillers, such as Vicodin or OxyContin, has fueled the need to address an epidemic of addiction and overdose linked to the legal drugs and their illegal cousin, heroin.

As a Co-chair of the Joint Senate Task Force on Heroin & Opioid Addiction, I recognize that communities across our state are in need of additional resources to fight this epidemic, and I look forward to working with my colleagues in Albany to help address those needs.

Stefanik praised the constellation of coalitions across the North Country that have formed to address the issue, including Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery of Clinton County, the St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment & Recovery Center in Saranac Lake and the Essex County Heroin and Opioid Prevention Coalition (ECHO).

The Republican - led Senate's task force on heroin and opioid addiction released a report last week containing dozens of recommendations to address the state's ongoing heroin problem.

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