WMHT joins with public media partners across New York State to examine the addiction and overdose crisis facing our state.
The week of February 13th will kick off a special collaborative effort to examine New York State’s addiction and overdose crisis Overdose Epidemic programming will draw attention to this public health crisis and raise awareness of services available in local communities for those impacted by addiction.
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 Stories & Impact
New York State Public Media to Examine the Addiction and Overdose Crisis
WMHT Public Media will launch a special collaborative effort to examine New York State’s addiction and overdose crisis, drawing attention to this public health emergency and raise awareness of services available in local communities for those impacted by addiction.
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