Phoenix House Responds to NY's First Reported Opioid Overdose Death Reduction in a Decade

BROOKLYN, NY (12/09/2019) (readMedia)-- In response to news today that New York reported fewer opioid deaths year-over-year for the first time in a decade, Phoenix House New York President and CEO Ann-Marie Foster released the following statement:

"It's encouraging that after years of bad news about opioids, New York is making progress-but significant resources and continued focus on fighting this crisis must be recommitted at the State and City levels to ensure success," 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.