What did sports do for Dr. Chinazo Cunningham? “Performance under pressure. Come at me. That’s my mentality. Bring it.”

I’m sickened by how this country treats people with addiction, especially pregnant women and people of color. We must do better. Pregnant Women on Anti-Addiction Medication Had Their Babies Taken Away - The New York Times nytimes.com/2023/06/29/mag…

Want to know how NY State is using its Opioid Settlement Funds? Over $170 Million has been made available since January. Check out this website ⬇️

Have you seen the latest NYS OASAS campaign? It focuses on dangers of fentanyl, harm reduction education & how to seek help. governor.ny.gov/news/amidst-on…

#DYK that @nysoasas launched a new #podcast? It's called "Addiction: The Next Step" - and you can find our podcast on all major podcast platforms. #Apple_Podcast #spotify #google_podcasts #amazon_music Subscribe to our podcast and never miss an episode!

Excited for this new podcast!

We're excited to share our second episode of the podcast with you! 🎙️ This week, we're learning more about NYS OASAS Commissioner Dr. Chinazo Cunningham. 🎧Listen now on Apple Podcasts iHeartRadio Google Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

Just published - our editorial on ending racial disparities in buprenorphine access for opioid use disorder. With recent changes to federal policies on bupe prescribing & worsening overdose deaths, now is the time to use bupe as a strategy to end racial disparities.

There are many thing we can do to prevent overdose, such as carrying naloxone, and supporting harm reduction efforts. This International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember those we've lost to overdose. You can order naloxone for free. ➡️oasas.ny.gov

"We really need everybody to turn the tide of this overdose epidemic." - Dr. Chinazo Cunningham, OASAS Commissioner Learn more about how to stop overdose and save lives: oasas.ny.gov #IOAD2023

There are many things we can do to prevent overdose, such as carrying naloxone, and supporting harm reduction efforts. Be a harm reduction hero. You can order naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and xylazine test strips for free. 📷 oasas.ny.gov

⁦This American Life⁩ is my absolute favorite podcast. This episode is so well done - it humanizes the struggles people with addiction experience and shows how harm reduction saves lives. Everyone should listen to this. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thi…

Not a typical interview for me, but lots of fun going down memory lane!

My quote! You can take the girl out of Montefiore, but you can’t take Montefiore out of the girl. ❤️ Montefiore - Einstein Addiction Medicine Montefiore Division of General Internal Medicine AMERSA

Very excited to release our newest Data Addiction Bulletin on the NYS OASAS website! It’s focused on stimulant use. Check it out! oasas.ny.gov/system/files/d…

Today I stood with local, state, and national leaders in Albany to say, loud and clear: In New York, we will always stand for reproductive freedom.

Amazing!

Congratulations to Ndidi Massay on her award and recognition from Girls Inc. of New York City. Her remarks and her work focus on gratitude, equity and inspiration. Such important and impactful work! #ChampionForGirls

Check out our new Addiction Data Bulletin: -learn why helping keep people in treatment is important -terminating treatment is associated with an extraordinarily high risk of overdose death -incorporating a harm reduction approach is key NYS OASAS oasas.ny.gov/system/files/d…