By nearly every measure, the overdose crisis continues to worsen. In New York State, 16 people die every day of an overdose.

1 person every 3 hours. 

Just 5 years ago, it was 1 person every 8.

For the first time ever, the Federal Government has begun to fund and promote HARM REDUCTION as part of ongoing efforts to combat a relentlessly tragic situation.

For those who have dedicated themselves to pushing back against this brutal epidemic, this change has released millions of dollars and opened an entirely new set of response tactics… from the widespread distribution overdose drug Naloxone, to the expansion of needle exchange programs.

In partnership with WNET, this series will document how Harm Reduction is transforming New York.