Addiction: The Next Step

A 30-minute special TV presentation of the OASAS podcast "Addiction: The Next Step" aired on stations across the state in May 2024.
The special highlights the impact the opioid and overdose epidemic has had on New York State and the steps OASAS is taking to address this crisis. It features real stories of several New Yorkers, including 19-year-old Paige Gibbons who died after overdosing on a counterfeit pill that contained fentanyl without her knowledge. It also includes personal stories of other New Yorkers who have benefitted from OASAS services, and information about how to access scholarships for those interested in a career in addiction services.
For more information, visit oasas.ny.gov.