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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Truth Farm educates public on the importance of Narcan following student overdose
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – After a Tompkins County student overdosed on fentanyl last week, Truth Pharm is educating the public on the importance of Narcan. The Dryden Central School District released a letter to the public stating that a student overdosed on fentanyl after using what they believed was a marijuana vape. After collapsing in the hallway, the student was administered multiple doses of Narcan. The vape was not purchased at a licensed dispensary but at an independent convenience store that was not permitted to sell marijuana products. Executive Director of Truth Pharm Alexis Pleus commended Dryden for their approach to the incident. She encourages schools to carry Narcan and train their staff because it could save a life. Pleus says it's important to use non stigmatizing language when discussing substance use, especially with children. 'Students are going to dabble and try. This is an age old thing, it's been going on for decades. What parents need to do when they have conversations with their kids is make sure that they're aware of the potential risks and dangers but recognize we can't control our kids once they leave the house. Most likely they're going to do things that we don't approve of. Their judgment center isn't fully developed. And what can they do to stay as safe as possible? Have Narcan on hand,' Pleus said. Truth Pharm offers free Narcan kits and fentanyl testing strips as well as Narcan training, education sessions, and support services. Several Naloxboxes are installed around the community for quick access to the lifesaving medication. Who were the victims of the shooting outside the DC Jewish Museum? GOP campaign arm tells Republicans to 'go on offense' messaging Trump agenda bill Megan Thee Stallion's lawyers reject Tory Lanez new evidence claims Proposal pushes DNA testing to protect wolves mistaken for coyotes in NY Another successful Kick It For Cans kickball tournament Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Truth Pharm honored with state advocacy award
BINGHAMTON, NY (WIVT/WBGH) – A local leader was dubbed the 'advocate of the year' for her commitment to reducing discrimination against those who use drugs. Alexis Pleus is the executive director of Truth Pharm, a non-profit in Binghamton dedicated to reducing the stigma around drug use. Last week, Pleus was honored with the New York Society of Addiction Medicine's, Public Policy and Advocacy Award. She attributes the recognition to her continued fight to receive funding from the state's Opioid Settlement Fund, and pushed for changes to the advisory board. She says tomorrow, Truth Pharm is taking a trip to Albany to rally with other advocacy groups, to make sure the settlement funds are going where they're needed most. I ask myself all the time if I'm doing enough, and so, receiving a recognition like this really meant a lot to me, in terms of, other people apparently are noticing the work that I'm doing, and it does really invigorate me to want to accomplish more,' says Pleus. She says she doesn't know who nominated her and how her name even got in the mix. Pleus encourages local medical providers to reach out and setup a free Narcan training. Visit to find out more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
