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January 22, 2024

The University at Buffalo raising awareness on MATTERS

Medication for Addiction Treatment and Electronic Referrals (MATTERS) was developed in 2016 in response to…

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External News Harm Reduction

December 8, 2023

Expanded Access to Fentanyl and Xylazine Test Strips

Thank you to Derek Heid and WKBW for highlighting MATTERS in this news story. We…

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Legislation

December 8, 2023

Matthew’s Law

Written by: Lucy Connery MPH Matthew's Law Passed Matthew's Law was signed by New York…

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Image of a woman using a MATTERS harm reduction vending machine in Kenmore, NY.

External News Harm Reduction

November 16, 2023

New Vending Machine to Save Lives

Thank you to Eileen Buckley at WKBW for raising awareness on our most recent vending…

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Program Highlights

November 3, 2023

Fall 2023 Newsletter

Fall 2023 Newsletter MATTERS continues its expansion with new services, team members, and activities around…

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Harm Reduction Program Highlights

November 3, 2023

5 Million Test Strips Distributed

Written by: Lucy Connery MPH As of October 31, 2023, MATTERS has distributed 5 MILLION…

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Image of man presenting to a crowd of people sitting in an auditorium. Dr. Joshua Lynch presented about fentanyl and xylazine in Orange County, NY.

Drugs & Contaminants External News

October 26, 2023

Orange County educates residents on fentanyl risks

Our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Joshua Lynch, presented in Orange County, NY on the dangers…

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Image of a MATTERS harm reduction vending machine filled with naloxone (Narcan), xylazine test strips, and fentanyl test strips. There will be 15 deployed across New York State by the end of 2023.

External News Harm Reduction

October 17, 2023

MATTERS’ First Harm Reduction Vending Machine is LIVE

Thank you to our partners at the Alliance for Positive Health and the Saranac Lake…

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External News Harm Reduction

October 17, 2023

MATTERS becoming a statewide leader in harm reduction

Thank you to Sean Mickey at WKBW News for highlighting MATTERS' statewide harm reduction services…

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Image of six professionals standing side-by-side smiling. Image from event with Orange county (NY) Department of Health to raise awareness on fentanyl and harm reduction strategies.

Drugs & Contaminants Program Highlights

October 3, 2023

Fentanyl Awareness Training & Education

It is important to educate on the dangers of fentanyl and the importance of harm…

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The University at Buffalo raising awareness on MATTERS

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MATTERS’ First Harm Reduction Vending Machine is LIVE

MATTERS becoming a statewide leader in harm reduction

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