Like too many New Yorkers, I know what it's like to lose a loved one to addiction—there’s an empty chair at our family table where my nephew, Michael, should be. This is personal for me. Today we’re taking action to combat the opioid epidemic and offer New Yorkers hope. Thread
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And we are expanding opportunities for treatment over incarceration, providing New Yorkers a greater chance for successful, long-term rehabilitation.Show this thread -
Today’s bill signings will help save lives. To all of those who are struggling with addiction: New York is here for you, we are not giving up on you, and we are going to help you turn your life around.
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The fact that people are still going to be charged for possession keeps this from being a truly landmark legislation. The only people who benefit from drug arrests are the people who do the arresting. NY needs full decriminalization and expungement of all drug charges.
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How about making insulin and epi-pens cheaper and more available to people in need as well
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We are decriminalizing the possession of syringes.
We know safe access to syringes is hugely beneficial for public health. You shouldn’t risk going to jail for having one.
I'm mandating Medication Based Assistance in all New York State jails and prisons.
This will make sure those currently and formerly incarcerated have access to the medicine they need to beat their addiction.
We are establishing an online directory for distributors of opioid antagonists – such as Naloxone – making them more accessible for New Yorkers who may want to access these life-saving medications.
We are ensuring no one has to think twice about carrying Naloxone and other life-saving opioid antagonists.
When someone is charged with possession of a controlled substance, these medications cannot be used as evidence.