Sen. Gillibrand Calls for Funding of Opioid Crisis Response Act

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited St. Vincent's recently to push for funding of the Opioid Crisis Response Act, federal legislation that creates new programs and funding opportunities to support federal, state and local efforts to prevent and respond to the opioid crisis.  Click here to learn more.

The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services has made the documentary "Reversing the Stigma", highlighting the work being done in New York state to combat addiction and reminds viewers that addiction is a chronic disease that is treatable. The film, narrated by television journalist Laurie Dhue, profiles multiple people in various stages of recovery, who share their stories and experiences.