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Overview of the opioid epidemic's impact across age groups
5:25:03
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Bridget Brennan discusses the widespread impact of the opioid epidemic across various age groups in New York City. She highlights the office's efforts to address the crisis while expanding treatment opportunities for defendants.
- The highest rate of overdose deaths in the city is among those aged 55 and older
- The epidemic affects all age groups, from teenagers to elderly citizens
- The office has adapted its strategies to meet evolving challenges
Bridget Brennan
5:25:03
So the office, our office, under the direction of the five DAs, has been a leader in efforts to rein in the opioid epidemic that's claimed far too many lives.
5:25:17
From the teenagers that we see buying pills over Instagram or Snapchat, to elderly citizens and all ages in between.
5:25:29
I don't know if you are aware, but the highest rate of overdose deaths in our city is among those aged 55 and older.
5:25:43
It's shocking.
5:25:46
And we try to adjust through the years to all the challenges that we face.
5:25:52
We have prosecuted drug traffickers and distributors throughout the city.
5:25:57
And at the same time, we expand our treatment opportunities for defendants.