Advocates for combating the opioid crisis are hopeful Hochul will continue to fight for solutions regarding addiction.
Hochul’s nephew died of an overdose so the issue is personal for her.
Right now overdoses are spiking and some feel Cuomo did not do enough for the crisis.
Some measures local leaders are hopeful for include treatment under Medicaid, expanded access to medications for substance abuse disorder, and treatment equity.
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