New York A08948 mandates the distribution of educational materials about prescription drug misuse and addiction in counties with the highest.

New York A08948 amends the mental hygiene law to require the distribution of educational materials about the misuse and addiction to prescription drugs. The commissioner of the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, using available data, will identify the counties with the highest prevalence of prescription substance use disorder. Pharmacists in these counties will be notified about the prevalence of substance use disorder. The bill aims to address the issue of prescription drug misuse and addiction in areas most affected by these disorders.

New York A08948 mandates the distribution of educational materials about prescription drug misuse and addiction in counties with the highest.

New York A08948 amends the mental hygiene law to require the distribution of educational materials about the misuse and addiction to prescription drugs. The commissioner of the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, using available data, will identify the counties with the highest prevalence of prescription substance use disorder. Pharmacists in these counties will be notified about the prevalence of substance use disorder. The bill aims to address the issue of prescription drug misuse and addiction in areas most affected by these disorders.