The New York State Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction has issued a report describing steps currently being taken to address the state’s opioid crisis. The report includes a series of 11 detailed recommendations. The report details the Task Force’s continuation of a four-pronged approach – focusing on prevention, treatment, recovery, and enforcement – in developing legislative and budgetary recommendations following extensive collaboration with stakeholders at the forums and hearings. Senator Fred Akshar was a member of the Committee.
The complete press release and recommendations are available on www.myhometowntoday.com.