Experts Pushing For More Widespread Use Of Medication To Fight Opioid Addiction
An expert says when paired with counseling, it is the most effective way to treat the problem.
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An expert says when paired with counseling, it is the most effective way to treat the problem.
Long Island lawmakers and parents are hoping to pass a new law making drug dealers more accountable when a user dies from an overdose.
Laurence Doud III obliterated red flags to turn his small New York firm into a supplier of last resort for independent pharmacies whose dubious practices got them cut off by other distributors, an indictment alleges.
The state's attorney general filed the nation's most extensive lawsuit against drug makers for allegedly creating the opioid epidemic.
"Part of what is driving this opioid epidemic is a prescription epidemic," said Geoffrey Berman, US Attorney for Southern District of New York.
We Day provided a stage to speak out for one mother who lost two sons to fatal overdoses.
More than 22,000 people in New Jersey died of drug overdoses in 2016.
If passed, students would be taught how to administer an opioid antidote, like naloxone, to an overdose victim in an emergency.
The team said it wanted to make a drug that is a total replacement for the opioids currently on the market.
"Addiction Solution" author Lloyd I. Sederer, MD, asks if we're growing desensitized to the opioid epidemic.
Police officers are being trained to treat overdoses in dogs with the same drug used on humans – naloxone, or Narcan.
Dozens of supervised injection sites have opened in Canada, Europe and elsewhere in the past decade, but there are currently none in the U.S.
The president traveled to New Hampshire, a state ravaged by opioids and which is also an early marker for the re-election campaign he has already announced.
Cases of opioid-related overdoses have become increasingly common in public libraries, putting staff there in the position of having to wait for emergency responders or administrating life-saving overdose drugs themselves.
New Jersey drug-related deaths have reached a six-year high due mostly to opioid overdoses, new data shows.
Hundreds of ideas poured in from average citizens, scientists and health care providers around the world.
Walmart announced Wednesday that it will provide the packets free with opioid prescriptions filled at its 4,700 U.S. pharmacies.
A "60 Minutes/Washington Post" investigation this past weekend revealed that Congress fueled the opioid epidemic by passing a bill limiting the DEA's ability to freeze suspicious narcotics shipments.
Putting the power of revival in public schools, that's the goal of proposed legislation unveiled Thursday on Long Island.
Chicago now gives at-risk inmates the overdose-reversing drug naloxone upon their release from jail, putting the antidote in as many hands as possible as part of a multifaceted approach to combatting the nation's opioid epidemic.
Schumer said the president's opioid commission has been dragging its feet and has not come up with a plan to combat the problem.
New York City has seen a 22 percent jump in fatal overdoses so far in 2017. The NYPD is blaming that on fentanyl, a particularly potent synthetic drug.
The New York Democrat said Sunday that cutting funds to the drug abuse-fighting agency would show that President Donald Trump does not intend "to keep the promises he's made to the American people."
The aim of the proposed facilities is to provide a clean and sterile environment for illegal drug users, and they're supported by more than 100 health care professionals in New York City.
Christie met Thursday with the doctors and nurses running the Alternatives to Opioids Program at St. Joseph's emergency room in Paterson.
A 41-year-old man was shot on a Bx36 bus at the intersection of East Tremont Avenue and White Plains Road in Van Nest, the NYPD said.
New York City bars and restaurants are cashing in on the New York Knicks' NBA Finals run.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
New York Fed survey shows growing concern about household finances and the job market, even as the job market remains solid.
Rescue crews determined the woman fell down the chute and got stuck on a pile of backed-up trash at the Hackensack apartment building.
A 41-year-old man was shot on a Bx36 bus at the intersection of East Tremont Avenue and White Plains Road in Van Nest, the NYPD said.
New York City bars and restaurants are cashing in on the New York Knicks' NBA Finals run.
Fans and businesses are showing their pride as the Knicks return home for Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Central Park's Great Lawn will host the largest watch party for the World Cup Final on July 19. Some 50,000 tickets for the Great Lawn watch party will be available, and for free.
The NYPD and Secret Service officials are telling fans who aren't attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals to stay away from the area surrounding Madison Square Garden.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
Rescue crews determined the woman fell down the chute and got stuck on a pile of backed-up trash at the Hackensack apartment building.
Tensions rose once again this weekend outside Delaney Hall in Newark after the mayor scaled back local law enforcement.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
An 18-year-old pleaded guilty Thursday to murder and weapons charges in connection to a deadly shooting at a Long Island house party in 2025.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, who is from Long Island, returned to his home turf Friday to spread the word on what is right with the agency.
A Long Island jury found Steven Schwally guilty of 2nd degree murder for ramming his car into a Deer Park nail salon while drunk.
John Gotti's grandson Carmine Gotti Agnello was arrested Wednesday for allegedly assaulting a woman, Nassau County Police said.
The Trump administration on Monday announced it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud.
Brad Lander is endorsed by Mayor Mamdani and Rep. Dan Goldman is backed by Gov. Hochul in a race that's turned into one of New York's hottest of 2026.
The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said the timing of the appointment takes FISA Section 702 reauthorization "off the table."
As President Trump prepares to watch the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden, officials are planning for a heightened security posture, sources said.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, who is from Long Island, returned to his home turf Friday to spread the word on what is right with the agency.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Knicks superfan Spike Lee stopped by CBS Mornings to give his thoughts as the Knicks get set to play in the NBA Finals, and he offered his prediction, too.
The 25th edition of the film and media festival opens on Wednesday, showcasing more than 100 world premiere documentaries and narrative features, as well as short films, live music, podcasts and conversations with leading entertainment figures.
New York City bars and restaurants are cashing in on the New York Knicks' NBA Finals run.
Fans and businesses are showing their pride as the Knicks return home for Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Central Park's Great Lawn will host the largest watch party for the World Cup Final on July 19. Some 50,000 tickets for the Great Lawn watch party will be available, and for free.
Carson Benge went 5 for 5 with a home run and an RBI triple, leading the Mets to a 7-3 victory Sunday over the struggling Padres.
Cody Bellinger's tiebreaking homer sparked a five-run eighth inning capped by Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s three-run drive, and the banged-up Yankees beat the Red Sox 6-1 on Sunday.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Pink brought energy and fun to the 79th Tony Awards as the host at Radio City Music Hall. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
With so many tourists expected to be in the area for the World Cup, New York City officials are warning people to be on alert to prevent being scammed. Also, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a free watch party for the July 19th final on Central Park's Great Lawn.
Its a beautiful day with highs reaching into the 70s. Enjoy the time outside before there's a chance of storms later in the week. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Six people were taken to the hospital after a stabbing incident at New York City's Penn Station Sunday evening. At least five were stabbed, but it's not clear why the sixth person was hospitalized. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Law enforcement officials have a straightforward message for fans ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs Monday night: Stay away unless you're attending the game. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
