There is strong evidence that buprenorphine, which is used to treat opioid use disorder, can be safely started in the ER.
Middle school students contributed to the “LIVE SAFE” campaign, March 31 Take Down Tobacco Day and National Drug Facts Week.
The FDA has approved the first nonprescription, “over-the-counter” naloxone nasal spray, Narcan.
There is growing evidence that social media and other tech platforms can be harmful to mental health, well being and development.
On April 1 National Kick Butts Day marked the start to kicking cigarette butts to the curb and beginning the process in ending tobacco use.
National Drug and Alcohol Facts week was observed by members of the SAFE Glen Cove Coalition’s Youth and School Committees.
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In New York state 22.5% of teens are vaping.
Fentanyl is now involved in the majority of overdose deaths in New York State.
High THC cannabis is linked to a multitude of health problems.
Popcorn lung is another name for bronchiolitis obliterans, a rare condition that results from damage of the lungs small airways.
Each year SAFE presents new information on the risk factors of problem gambling and provides resources for those who are seeking treatment.
The public should be aware of the misconceptions surrounding CBD products, as well as the potential harms and risks.
Almost half of teens say it is easy to get prescription drugs from a parent or grandparent’s medicine cabinet.
Through with Chew Week raises awareness of the dangers of using smokeless tobacco and Great American Spit Out encourages users to quit.
Governor Hochul wants to expand the ban on the sale of flavored vaping products by prohibiting the sale of all flavored tobacco products.
Efforts to overcome the opioid crisis will be made by accelerating the crackdown on fentanyl trafficking, among other moves.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame co-founder of both The Moody Blues and Paul McCartney's Wings to bring solo acoustic set to Long Island
A recent survey shows that e-cigs that blend strong fruit, sweet and cooling tastes are extremely popular to young users.
The average number of deaths in New York from excessive drinking each year is more than 6,700, according to the CDC.
Harm reduction directly engages people who use drugs to prevent overdose, disease transmission and other harms.
Rebuild of the VFW Post to begin within weeks.
Xylazine, a non-opioid veterinary tranquilizer not approved for human use, has been linked to an increasing number of overdose deaths.
THC food products often are made to closely resemble popular brand name candy and snacks.
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The percentage of adolescents reporting substance use in 2022 largely held steady after significantly declining in 2021, according to NIDA.
As manufacturing methods vary, edible products can vary greatly in their potency.
SAMHSA supports provisions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act that will expand access to medication for opioid use disorder .
Long Island emergency rooms are following a national trend of an alarming rise in the number of small children eating laced edibles.
The health benefits of quitting smoking start about 20 minutes after the last drag.
More than 108,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in the last 12 months, the highest on record, according to the CDC.
There were more than 7,040 exposures to edible cannabis in children under 6 between 2017 and 2021.
New research indicates most people who use both traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes are likely to continue smoking rather than quit.
Glen Cove youth are participating in a prevention education program called Too Good for Drugs & Violence.
Deep brain stimulation may be an innovative treatment solution for individuals with severe opioid use disorder.
The abuse of opioid prescription drugs and the rise in overdose deaths continues to be the biggest drug issue in America.
Researchers contend that the FDA should extend the ban on menthol flavored cigarettes and cigars to include potential substitutes.
Even though it is known that diacetyl causes Popcorn Lung, this chemical is found in many e-cigarette flavors.
Marijuana can lead to increased risk of stroke, heart disease, and other vascular diseases, according to the CDC.
U.S. tobacco companies will have to post signs about the deadly consequences of cigarette smoking at nearly 200,000 retail outlets.