Phoenix House Responds to Gov Cuomo's Announcement to Ban Fentanyl Analogs to Further Combat the Opioid Crisis

NEW YORK (12/16/2019) (readMedia)-- In response to news today that Governor Cuomo will ban Fentanyl analogs and expand access to medication assisted treatment, Phoenix House New York President and CEO Ann-Marie Foster released the following statement:

"The governor's proposal would close a deadly loophole that allows these dangerous drugs - and their dealers - to wreak havoc across our state. Smart enforcement mechanisms like this, when combined with robust treatment and proactive health services, is the winning combination we need to win the fight against New York's opioid addiction crisis. Governor Cuomo deserves praise for his leadership on this issue and his commitment to addressing the number of opioid overdoses in our state, which remain disturbingly high." said Anne-Marie Foster, Phoenix House President & CEO, New York.

About Phoenix House:

Since 1967, Phoenix House New York has helped thousands of people overcome substance and alcohol abuse in order to lead healthy, productive, and rewarding lives. Phoenix House New York offers short-term and long-term residential, intensive outpatient, and general outpatient treatment. Phoenix House also offers treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders, medical, psychiatric, and dental services, and impaired driver programs. These services are designed to meet the individual needs of adults at various stages of recovery, including military personnel, and veterans. In addition, Phoenix House provides educational and supportive services to family members, friends, significant others, and the community.