During Pandemic, Drug Overdose Deaths Surge Among Black New Yorkers
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Black Americans with addiction face “pervasive and continuing systemic racism” and often struggle to gain access to treatments that prevent fatal overdoses.
Crime and Justice
More Police Officers Train To Spot Drug-Impaired Drivers
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SYRACUSE, NY (WRVO) – Drunk driving crashes are on the decline in New York State, according to the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. But at the same time, the number of crashes involving drug impaired drivers is on the rise. Now the state is increasing the numbers of highly trained officers who can identify the signs of drug-impaired driving.
Health
Rise In Synthetic Drug Overdoses Concern New York Officials
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SYRACUSE, NY (WRVO) – Another spike of synthetic marijuana overdoses has the law enforcement and health communities looking for answers.