Trail of Truth Finds Bipartisan Support at Republican National Convention
One of the things I’m most proud of in Truth Pharm’s work, including the Trail of Truth National project, is our ability to work across partisan politics. I feel like we always hear that overdose and addiction impacts everyone, from across all walks of life and people...
Jeff’s Birthday
Jeff’s birthday was Sunday and it’s extra monumental as this marks the 10th year since his last birthday with his family. Since losing Jeff, as monumental days such as his birthday or the anniversary of his passing approach, all my trains of thought collide. “How will...
SUNY Oneonta Students Advocate with Truth Pharm
On April 9, 2024, Truth Pharm held a rally at Albany’s West Capitol Park featuring our memorial cemetery consisting of handmade tombstones, creating a powerful visual in front of our State Capitol building. We were joined by 40 students from SUNY Oneonta who study...
SSDP and Truth Pharm Collaborate at Binghamton University
Over the past few weeks, Truth Pharm has trained 15 new community members to become certified Narcan trainers through our “Train the Trainer” workshop! These trainings enable Narcan trainers to teach others how to recognize the signs and symptoms of an opioid...
Activists from Truth Pharm Rally for OPCs
In January, Truth Pharm kicked off our advocacy year by participating in a rally at the State Capitol during Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address, where we called for overdose prevention programs to be implemented in NYS and for funds to be allocated to...
Truth Pharm Delivers Presentation at Lourdes Hospital
On December 15, Truth Pharm led a presentation at Lourdes Hospital as part of the See Me, Hear Me, Treat Me program. This program, sponsored by the HEALing Communities Study, allows those who have struggled with substance use disorder to voice their concerns, share...
Truth Pharm Rallies at the Supreme Court Against Sackler Releases
Last week on December 4th, Truth Pharm, alongside Sackler PAIN, Relatives Against Purdue Pharma, Vilomah Foundation, Harvest Healing Foundation, and other activists, rallied at the Supreme Court during the Purdue Pharma arguments. The Sackler family, who played a...
Memorial Submissions Open for 2023 Trail of Truth
We are now accepting memorial submissions for both the original Trail of Truth in the Southern Tier of New York, as well as the National Trail of Truth. To have your loved one included in this year’s memorial cemetery, please visit https://www.trailoftruth.org/submit...
Truth Pharm Launches Biweekly Community Art Hours
In November, Truth Pharm announced a new program for community members, after identifying a need for accessible and communal artmaking opportunities in the area. Our Community Art Hours are free, open to people of all ages and backgrounds, and can serve as a healing...
Pine Street Community Clean-Up
Lots of friends have said they would love to volunteer at a Truth Pharm event. This is the perfect event to get involved with! We're doing a neighborhood clean up and mutual aid giveaway this Thursday, May 13th @ 3-7pm! How can you help? Bring...