This small amount of fentanyl is all it takes to take a life.
You can't taste fentanyl. You can't smell fentanyl. But there are ways to detect it. Check substances with fentanyl test strips and carry...
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Debbie W
Aug 281 min read
August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, a global campaign to end overdose.
The re are many things we can do to prevent overdose, such as carrying naloxone, supporting harm re ductio n, reducing stigma, and...
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Debbie W
May 61 min read
Talk to Prevent. Start Talking.
Start a conversation with children, teens, and young adults. Find moments every day to connect and talk about substance use, addiction,...
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Debbie W
Feb 91 min read
Ready for the big game? #SuperBowl2024
Be sure to #gameresponsibly. Have a game plan. Be aware. Budget time and money spent on gambling. Limit alcohol use. Learn the warning...
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Debbie W
Dec 5, 20231 min read
Fentanyl is a Deadly Drug
Fentanyl is a lethal drug that is often mixed with other drugs such as cocaine and meth. Learn more about how to prevent an overdose,...
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Debbie W
Sep 5, 20231 min read
September is National Recovery Month!
Recovery Month is about recognizing and honoring the courage, strength, and resilience of individuals and their families who are on the...
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Debbie W
Jul 3, 20231 min read
New Yorkers struggling with alcohol, substance use or gambling
Help is available. If you, a loved one, or a friend needs help, contact the NYS HOPEline 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Call...
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Debbie W
May 1, 20231 min read
Did you know that fentanyl can be 50 to 100 times more potent than heroin?
Illicit fentanyl is now present in the majority of overdoses here in New York City and New York State. Fentanyl test strips and naloxone...
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Debbie W
Mar 6, 20231 min read
March is PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS MONTH
March is designated to raise awareness of the issue of problem gambling and the services available to help those impacted....
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Debbie W
Jan 10, 20231 min read
What you don't know can kill you.
Warning sign. #FentanylKills. The presence of fentanyl and it's analogs dramatically increases the risk of overdose. Fentanyl has been...
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Debbie W
Dec 1, 20221 min read
Happy Holidays!
#HolidaySeason can be a difficult time for individuals and family members impacted by addiction, alcoholism, and/or gambling. If you or...
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Debbie W
Oct 7, 20221 min read
OASAS treatment services are always available for those who need help.
Addiction, alcohol, and gambling treatment guidance and information is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week #NYSHOPEline. Call...
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Debbie W
Aug 31, 20221 min read
More New Yorkers die of drug overdoses than homicides, suicides, and motor vehicles crashes combined
(https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/basas/provisional-overdose-report-second-quarter-2021.pdf) August 31st is International...
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Debbie W
Jul 11, 20221 min read
#Naloxone is a life-saving nasal spray that rapidly reduces an overdose where opioids are present...
Including prescription opioids, heroin, fentanyl, and drugs mixed with opioids. Visit the Regional Addiction Resource Center's Resource...
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Debbie W
May 20, 20221 min read
It's OK to ask for help..
If you or someone you know needs help for an addiction, alcoholism or problem gambling, the OASAS HOPELine is available 24/7. Call...
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Debbie W
Apr 11, 20221 min read
Prevention: You Can Be the Difference
Practice prevention at home. Talk early and often to children, teens and young adults about the dangers of substance use, gambling and...
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Debbie W
Mar 2, 20221 min read
New York Shines a Light on Problem Gambling...
On March 8th for #PGAM2022, NYS will #ShineTheLight to address #ProblemGambling Details in full press release:...
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Debbie W
Feb 11, 20221 min read
The Hidden Addiction...
#SuperBowl2022 is days away. Gambling is an addiction, it is often called the hidden addiction because there are no visible signs. ...
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Debbie W
Jan 3, 20221 min read
RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE!!!
Help is available across New York State for substance use and gambling. Please visit the Regional Addiction Resource Center's Resource...
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Debbie W
Nov 18, 20211 min read
Help from NYS OASAS is available 24/7 during the holiday season and 365 days a year.
If you are having a difficult time with alcohol, drugs or gambling you are not alone. Help is available. Contact the NYS HOPELine at...
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