Press Releases

More People Drinking Alcohol “to Cope” as Consumption Remains Elevated During Pandemic, New Study Shows

1/03/22

Increases in alcohol consumption first seen nationwide at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic continued through at least late 2020, according to a follow-up survey conducted by RTI International, a nonprofit research institute. The study’s findings show that survey takers are saying they drink...

Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center Emergency Department Addresses Opioid Crisis with Medication Assisted Treatment and Narcan

12/21/20

WINDSOR, VT – In order to save lives from the opioid crisis affecting Windsor County, Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Care Center (MAHHC) is offering rapid access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for people who arrive in the Emergency Department after an overdose or simply seeking help...

Drug Take-Back Day slated for October 24, 2020

10/05/20

Drop-off sites located throughout county

On Saturday, October 24, the Windsor County Sheriff’s Office, local and state law enforcement agencies, and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of...