Drug abuse
TV series looks at opioid crisis
MONTPELIER | “Understanding Vermont’s Opioid Crisis” is an eight-part series highlighting the science of addiction as well as the cultural, social and economic challenges associated with addiction. more
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Drug overdoses trigger street warning
RUTLAND | Vermont Department of Health officials began warning people who use street drugs to seek a supply of the overdose “reversal” drug naloxone (commercially known as Narcan). more
Drug ‘drop boxes’ at local P.D.s
MIDDLEBURY | Several Vermont State Police barracks and municipal police station in our area now accept unused and unwanted prescription medication from members of the public year-round. more
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Brandon P.D. issue heroin warning
BRANDON | Brandon Police officers responded to two drug overdose calls in one day last month. more
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The wheels of new lives
While Vermont’s opioid crisis is far from under control, there is positive news about stamping out the epidemic of drug abuse and wasted lives, one person at a time. more
Not paying attention on cause of opioid crisis
Opioid epidemic, your government at work. Have you ever heard of the “Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act”? more
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Leaf brings his message to Plattsburgh
PLATTSBURGH | It was not the time he spent as a high school standout, a front-runner for the 1998 Heisman Trophy, or even the poor performance in the NFL that landed Ryan Leaf in a prison cell for 32 months. more
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Recovery a focal point for many throughout the North Country
In honor of September being National Recovery Awareness Month, I recently spent a day meeting with people and organizations dedicated to helping those affected by the opioid crisis. more
How we’re combating the opiate crisis at home
The current opioid epidemic was caused by a deadly intersection of many factors: greed, fear, the quest to feel good, misinformation and legitimate efforts to treat acute and chronic pain. more
My journey to recovery
Battling addiction and winning has been the hardest thing I have had to do. more
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Dictionary Project returns to schools
TICONDEROGA | Ticonderoga Elks are gearing up again for their annual Dictionary Project. more
Addiction recovery seminars planned
TICONDEROGA | The Ticonderoga Neighbors Addressing Drug Abuse (TiNADA) Coalition focuses on friends sharing hope about recovery from drug dependence. more
Ticonderoga group hosts opioid speaker
The head of Friends of Recovery New York will speak in Ticonderoga more
Tri-county library system launches addict resource app
PLATTSBURGH — The fight to combat the North Country’s opiate crisis has gone digital. more
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Local police warn about legalizing marijuana in VT
MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury Police Chief Tom Hanley is among those local law enforcement officials who feel unsettled about opening the lid on legalized marijuana in Vermont. more
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Past is prologue when it comes to Vermont’s opioid crisis
Our current crisis of drug abuse seems to be on a rapid incline with even more Vermonters dying from drug overdoses. more
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County heroin coalition to play offense
ELIZABETHTOWN — The Essex County Heroin-Opiod Prevention Consortium (ECHO) will be heading into lockdown in order to help teach others about the dangers of these types of drugs. more
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Addict shares story of hope, recovery at forum
PLATTSBURGH, NY & BURLINGTON, VT — At the low point of his life, Jason recalls sitting in a dark apartment alone. more
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Addict shares story of hope, recovery at forum
PLATTSBURGH — At the low point of his life, Jason recalls sitting in a dark apartment alone. more
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Essex County gets below average health ranking
Report: Essex County has higher rates of obesity, premature death and lower access to care than state average more
