On this week's edition of New York NOW, we dive into the opioid addiction and overdose crisis in New York State. Raga Justin, of the Times Union, joins us to discuss how the state has been using its opioid settlement funds.

We also share episodes from WHMT's series on solutions and stories of the opioid crisis in New York including the history of drug policy, medication-assisted treatment, virtual support, and the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports. (OASAS)

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