The opioid problem isn’t going away, and Rockland’s sheriff is looking to gather the experts together to help tackle the problem. While the number of deaths went down last year, this year we’re already equal to the numbers of deaths in 2019. Sheriff Lou Falco told “The Morning Show” Wednesday, public safety and health professionals may need a different strategy…
NARCAN saves are also way up this year compared to the last two years. Governor Kathy Hochul signed a package of bills last week designed to reduce drug-related overdose deaths and help those suffering from addiction to get help. For Governor Hochul, the crisis hits close to home, as she lost her nephew to an overdose six years ago…
Meanwhile, Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday Rockland and other Hudson Valley counties will get millions to help combat the opioid crisis thanks to litigation that’s been settled with various opioid manufacturers and distributors. James said, so far, Rockland will be getting between 2.5 to 4.5 million dollars to invest in opioid prevention, treatment, and recovery programs.