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The opioid epidemic is on the rise in the Capital Region and Saratoga County has seen an uptick in overdose deaths. Officials in Saratoga County have started to distribute free kits to help battle the crisis.

The sedative, meant for large animals, is causing widespread respiratory failure, amnesia, and limb loss.

Schenectady County is the latest in New York to be named a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area by the White House's Office of National Drug Control Policy.

A series of social media posts over the weekend from the Superintendent of Schalmont Central Schools has many in the community offering prayers and support while trying to come to grips with the reality and sadness of unexpected loss.

Incorrect dosage markings on the cup of a children's medicine has prompted a recall over fear that an overdose may occur.

We all hear stories about back in the day when maybe our parents or grandparents had to do special drills at school  to hide under the desk in case of nuclear attack from the Russians. Like the desk would protect you from anything. As I got a little older we were always ready in case of a shooter. I found that kids to be prepared for this new scare to be a bit much.

Justin Bieber was under the influence of alcohol, pot and Xanax when he was arrested for DUI and drag racing last week, according to Miami Beach arrest records. In fact, it seems the only thing he wasn't under the influence of was a set of decent parents...

Yesterday, I had a bit of a long day and though I never felt tired, at the end of the day, I questioned why the night still felt young.  Then it dawned on me.