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 6
- 1 min
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 9
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
#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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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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Debbie W
- Oct 5, 2021
- 1 min
Addiction is a disease.
Visit the Regional Addiction Resource Center's Resource Guide to learn about treatment and recovery. https://www.rarc-coalitionny.org/res...
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