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Suffolk County launches 24/7 hotline for people struggling with substance abuse

by Apr 1, 2016
A 24/7 substance abuse hotline is now operational in Suffolk to help people in crisis, contemplating sobriety or family and friends who may have a loved one suffering from addiction.

Heroin task force report: key recommendations

by Jan 28, 2016
“The Heroin Epidemic: A report on heroin use, treatment, prevention and education efforts in NYS,” issued by the Assembly Minority Task Force on Heroin...

The devastation of addiction has many victims, reaches far and wide

by Nov 5, 2015
After Riverhead physician assistant charged in oxycodone dealing scheme, substance abuse counselor Robert Hartmann reflects on the widespread devastation of addiction.