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County warns community of new drug increasing overdoses

County warns community of new drug increasing overdoses

By Olivia Stanzl, Staff Writer November 3, 2022
The Tompkins County Sheriff's Office released a public safety alert Oct. 5 regarding an increase of overdoses within the county because of a new drug.
Sheila Vakharia, assistant professor from Long Island University Brooklyn, discussed drug addiction and societal responses to the issue on April 9.

Professor discusses complexities of drug addiction

By Hannah Fitzpatrick, Staff Writer April 10, 2018

Sheila Vakharia, assistant professor from Long Island University Brooklyn, discussed the complexities of the opioid crisis April 9 as part of the opening ceremonies for the Finger Lakes Environmental Film...

Source: Southern Tier AIDS Center, NYS Dept of Health

Commentary: Stopping the opioid crisis starts with students

By Madeleine Bellard March 29, 2018
I implore the students of the college to educate themselves on the drug epidemic that is sweeping our community yet is sheltered from our eyes.
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