Governor Cuomo has okayed fifteen marijuana legalization listening sessions to be held across the state--

Before giving the green light for adults to recreationally use pot, as it seems inclined to do, the state wants to hear from prevention, treatment and recovery experts.

The New York Association of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers says the Governor is on the right track, but several concerns remain, namely, how poorly managed and underfunded the opioid crisis has proved to be.

NYASAP's executive director John Coppola explains.