Public Policy Statement: New York Society of Addiction Medicine Opposes Passage of Senate Bill 4406-B
The New York Society of Addiction Medicine opposes passage of Senate Bill 4406-B for the following reasons: There is insufficient…
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Public Policy Statement: Senate’s Joint Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction Releases Report and Legislative Recommendations
The New York State Senate Joint Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction today released a report summarizing the findings of statewide forums held to examine the issues surrounding the increase in drug abuse, addiction and drug related crimes in New York. The report includes a comprehensive package of bills recommended for action this legislative session that target prevention, treatment, and enforcement issues raised during extensive testimony provided by dozens of experts, parents, and concerned New Yorkers.
Public Policy Statement: NYSAM Board Votes to Support MSSNY’s Position Paper on Prescription Drug Abuse and NYSAM Public Policy Forum is a Success with over 100 in attendance.
At NYSAM’s meeting on March 19, 2012, the board voted to endorse MSSNY’s position paper on prescription drug abuse. The…
Public Policy Statement: NYSAM’s Position on Prescription Drug Abuse
Much is being proposed to help reduce the prescription drug abuse problems in New York State. NYSAFP and MSSNY have…
Public Policy Statement: Prescription Drug Abuse
NYSAM is concerned about prescription drug abuse. We plan to have a Public Policy Forum in New York City on…
Public Policy Statement: Overview of Opioid Overdose Prevention Programs in New York State
Overview of Opioid Overdose Prevention Programs in New York State Drug overdose is a significant problem in New York State. Recent…