Plan formed after forums held in communities on heroin epidemic

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A host of forums on the heroin epidemic across the nation led to a set of recommendations on how to reverse the effects of heroin addiction.
Locally, Amherst and Olean participated in the forums, and lawmakers say they developed a six-point plan to support those who have become addicted and help them recover.
“This goes beyond duty,” Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio, of Gowanda, said. “Individuals who have lost a loved one to addiction, those curre