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The WNET Group Examines New York State's Opioid Addiction and Overdose Crisis

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The WNET Group is raising awareness of New York State's opioid addiction and overdose crisis with special programming and community engagement efforts in February, with the aim to draw attention to this public health crisis and community services available for those impacted by addiction.

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  • This Collaborative Effort with New York State Office of Addiction Services and Support (OASAS) Provides Original Content, Multimedia Resources, and more.
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The WNET Group is raising awareness of New York State's opioid addiction and overdose crisis with special programming and community engagement efforts in February, with the aim to draw attention to this public health crisis and community services available for those impacted by addiction.
  • The WNET Group developed this effort in a collaboration with the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Support (OASAS), relying on their scientific and treatment expertise.
  • The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Support (OASAS) oversees one of the nation's largest addiction services systems with approximately 1,600 prevention, treatment and recovery programs.