The medication, Naloxone, that's used to reverse drug overdoses is now available in pharmacies. The medication, known widely by the commercial brand name Narcan, can reverse the effects of a drug overdose from heroin, fentanyl and prescription … [Read more...]
County Jail’s Required Medication Assisted Treatment Program Well Underway
The Chautauqua County Jail's required Medication Assisted Treatment program is well underway. A bill passed in 2021 by New York State requires that county jails provide provide medical treatment for opioid addiction to inmates. Sheriff Jim … [Read more...]
Evergreen Health, BestSelf Behavioral Health Receiving Funding Toward Opioid Addiction Treatment
Two health organizations with locations in Chautauqua County are receiving state funding to support medication for opioid addiction treatment. Evergreen Health Services and BestSelf Behavioral Health will each receive up to $500,000 as part of $7 … [Read more...]
County Legislature Opts Into Opioid Settlement, Will Receive Over $957,000
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved opting into an opioid settlement that will bring in over $957,000 to the county. State Attorney General Letitia James secured a $523 million settlement with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries last year … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General James Secures $523 Million from Teva Pharmaceuticals for Role in Opioid Crisis
New York State Attorney General Letitia James has secured up to $523 million from Teva Pharmaceuticals for its role in the opioid crisis. The settlement is the largest reached with an individual opioid defendant by Attorney General James and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – October 27, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about the 2023 County Budget, Opioid Settlement monies, and more. … [Read more...]
