The Senate has approved sweeping legislation aimed at combating the nation's deadly opioid epidemic.
Nassau County has announced a move beyond the standard “arrest first” approach to a more treatment centered option for opioid users.
The presence of one or more mental illnesses can make treating addiction even more complex.
Every September SAMHSA sponsors Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders.
Opioid use among pregnant women is on the rise.
The number of injection-related infectious diseases is on the rise.
This service will be available in six locations across Long Island.
Substance Use Disorders have substantial negative consequences on veterans' mental and physical health among other issues, research shows.
An opioid treatment program in collaboration with Nassau County Correctional Center has been launched.
Opioid use disorders among the elderly is growing and misuse poses unique risks in the geriatric population.
Glen Cove Youth Bureau and SAFE Glen Cove Coalition teamed up with the National Guard Counter Drug Task Force to launch Too Good for Drugs.
Medications approved by the FDA have been shown to reduce opioid use and its health consequences, new research shows.
A number of organizations have partnered with SAFE and TAC in creating a network of smoke free premises.
The Tobacco Action Coalition of LI, Glen Cove Housing Authority and SAFE are collaborating to institute smoke free living.
The United States Department of Health and Human Services is implementing five strategies to address the opioid crisis.
A study by JAMA reveals an estimate of the number of people using opioids who end up in the criminal justice system.
The Director of the CDC has dubbed the overprescription and abuse of painkillers the “public health crisis of our time.”
A study funded by the National Institutes of Health reveals underutilized treatments for opioid use disorder.
The National Institutes of Health recently published its 2018 research plan entitled HEAL – Helping to End Addiction Long-term initiative.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse maintains that addiction is a chronic but treatable medical condition.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has announced its support of a new opioid campaign.
Retired Detective Pamela Stark recently gave a pre-prom opioid prevention presentation at Glen Cove High School.
Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat.
More than 2 million Americans currently suffer from Opioid Use Disorder, SAMHSA reports.
Research shows the opioid epidemic is one driving factor of U.S. declining labor force participation rates.
The goal of Nassau County Opioid Treatment Program Healthy 2020 is to address substance use and physical health.
Crescent Beach Remediation Update
This may occur while the Glen Cove Water Department conducts their semi-annual fire hydrant flushing in April.
Kick Butts Day is a National Day of awareness and youth activities that encourages and supports youth taking a stand against Big Tobacco.
2017 was another fruitful year for this partnership...
The residence at the proposed location would "substantially alter" the nature and character of the neighborhood, the mayor said.
After not being allowed to hold his grandchild due to his condition, the 70-year-old man has been working with a rare "rehab robot."
Of the 23 Long Island hospitals that were graded, one received an A. None received an F, but there were three that were graded a D.
But Narcan Training is Saving More and More Lives.
Glen Cove City serves approximately 28,000 people.
Glen Cove Youth Bureau learned about ways to prevent HIV and STIs.
Of the 21 Long Island hospitals that were graded, two received an A. None received an F, but there was one that was graded a D.
Glen Cove Hospital’s family medicine program has a new residency director as well as two new physicians.
Employees at a software company created the mural with help from the nonprofit art group Splashes of Hope.