Substance use disorders of highly addictive opioids like heroin, fentanyl and
oxycodone continue to skyrocket in the U.S. Intravenous opioid use disorders are a major contributor to the drug overdoses that are the leading cause of injury death in the United States, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
The Rockland County DA's Office
continues its crackdown on drug dealers, announcing this week the filing of charges against 37 individuals for allegedly selling
oxycodone, ecstasy, percocet and other highly - addictive pharmaceuticals, as well as heroin and cocaine, throughout Rockland County.