Data shows that every day, 128 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids.
Alcohol has the potential to further complicate the COVID-19 pandemic in multiple ways.
Retired Police Officer and Veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard
"Get Your Head Out of the Cloud" is a youth vaping awareness campaign from the American Lung Association and the Ad Council.
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Recovery Month aims to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate the people who recover.
Andrew served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He also taught at West Haven High School for 32 years.
How you respond to stress during the COVID-19 pandemic can depend on many factors.
NIDA is prioritizing research into how the coexisting crises of COVID-19, HIV, and substance use combine to create a disastrous storm.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 69,029 people died of a drug overdose in 2019.
More than 40 states have reported increases in opioid-related mortality.
Physical distancing necessary to slow the spread of COVID-19 can potentially create more anxiety, isolation that may trigger substance use.
Youth e-cigarette and cigarette use may pose an important risk factor for COVID-19.
Quitting is difficult for most people who smoke, primarily because of nicotine’s highly addictive properties.
Some children show signs of traumatic stress in response to stressful events, while others don’t.
The FDA believes this decision is a historic public health milestone.
The FDA has sent warning letters to companies marketing flavored disposable e-cigarettes and youth-appealing e-liquid products.
SUEZ Now Operates and Maintains All Three Treatment Plants on Behalf of Nassau County
Series will feature a movie screening and two concerts
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People with chronic lung disease or moderate to severe asthma are among individuals at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
OASAS has launched a new fentanyl campaign designed to prevent overdose deaths.
Social determinants of healthcare have different impacts on individuals with substance use disorder during COVID-19.
New public awareness information addresses support and care during the COVID-19 pandemic and issues with fentanyl.
Nationwide, federal and local officials are reporting alarming spikes in drug overdoses.
ATLAS was designed to meet the needs of those looking for treatment.
Researchers maintain the arrival of COVID-19 has provided an unanticipated haven for the opioid epidemic.
The U.S. is now facing two intersecting health crises, the ongoing opioid overdose epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Students enrolled in the After 3 Program participated in World No Tobacco Day.
Locust Valley WD Commissioner Peterson among commissioners who led NSWCA in keeping water flowing for over 600K consumers during COVID-19.
Thirty-seven faith and community leaders come together to make a public statement against racism.
The use of e-cigarettes is associated with the risk of relapse among former cigarette smokers.
The AMA has provided recommendations amid the COVID-19 global outbreak to help guide policymakers.
World No Tobacco Day informs the public about the dangers of tobacco use.
People with substance use disorder may be especially susceptible to COVID-19.
FPA of LI will host a free virtual "Financial Repercussions of COVID-19" workshop via zoom through Glen Cove Public Library June 16.
Members of the scientific community are concerned that 2019 data on the opioid epidemic will not be available until 2021.
Many families are struggling to cope with the challenges of increased family time at home.
The coronavirus has created and facilitated an atmosphere for policies that many addiction treatment advocates have been pushing for years.
A Councilman and his car, an East Island resident and his tractor, and an attorney and his bagpipes, pay tribute to Nursing Home Workers.