
WMHT joins with public media partners across New York State to examine the addiction and overdose crisis facing our state.
The Overdose Epidemic brings together public media across the state to focus on a single issue across multiple platforms—broadcast television, radio, podcasts, online streaming, social media, live events, and more. Overdose Epidemic programming will continue to be produced and aired throughout 2023 and available to stream.
Special Report: COVID-19 and the Overdose Epidemic
NYS Public Media Special Report: Covid-19 and the Overdose Epidemic
WXXI News’ Evan Dawson hosts a state-wide discussion on how the pandemic and the response have exacerbated the ongoing overdose epidemic.
Coverage Across PBS
New York's Overdose Crisis Update
New York's overdose crisis got worse during the pandemic, after a few years of progress.
Explore Stories: The Overdose Epidemic
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Videos

New York NOW
New York's Overdose Crisis Update

PBS NewsHour
Schools stockpile medication to combat rise in overdoses

America ReFramed
For the Love of Rutland | The Opioid Crisis In Vermont

Headline
Opioids and the Pandemic

FRONTLINE
Opioids, Inc.

Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness
Overdose

PBS NewsHour
Why overdose deaths spiked among people of color amid COVID

Reactions
What Happens When You Overdose?
Local Support & Resources
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