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New York Will Soon Require Naloxone in the Workplace First-Aid Kit
Starting Dec. 13, 2026, New York employers that keep first-aid supplies on hand must also stock an opioid antagonist at work. What the new rules require.
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New York City Opens Second 'Bridge to Home' Site in Brooklyn, Adding 50 Beds With On-Site Addiction Treatment
NYC opened a second Bridge to Home facility in Brooklyn on Sept. 29, 2026 — 50 private rooms with on-site addiction treatment and up to 12 months of housing.
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New York Invests Nearly $6 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds to Expand Youth Recovery Services
Governor Hochul awards opioid settlement funding to 12 Recovery Community and Outreach Centers across New York State, expanding youth-focused addiction services for ages 12-17.
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N-Propionitrile Brorphine Detected in New York: What Families Need to Know About This Emerging Synthetic Opioid
New York State health officials issue alert about N-Propionitrile Brorphine, a lab-made synthetic opioid detected in the drug supply. Here's what families should understand about this emerging threat.
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U.S. Overdose Deaths Fall to Lowest Level Since 2019, But Western States Face Deadly Surge
CDC data shows overdose deaths dropped to under 70,000 in 2025 — the lowest since 2019. Alabama, New York, and Virginia see 25-30% declines, while Arizona and New Mexico experience alarming spikes.
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New York Overdose Deaths Drop 45% Since 2022, Saving More Than 5,000 Lives
CDC data shows New York State overdose deaths fell for the third consecutive year, with opioid-related fatalities down nearly 52% since 2022.
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