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COVID-19
Suffolk County 2020 Directory of BH Services

Suffolk County 2020 Directory of BH Services

COVID-19
Nassau County Directory of Behavioral Health Services

Nassau County Directory of Behavioral Health Services

COVID-19
Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook

Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook

Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook
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COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder Resources

COVID-19
May is National Mental Health Month-How Timely

May is National Mental Health Month-How Timely

As concerns grow about the mental health of frontline workers in the COVID-19 battle as well as for millions of Americans living in “shutdown” at home, stakeholders are scrambling to find and distr

Overdose Deaths: A Glimmer of Hope

After a precipitous five year climb (2013-2017) in the number of overdose deaths, there appears to be a long-sought decline in the number of fatalities.

Legalized Marijuana: Coming to New York?

New Yorkers are bracing for the potential impact of legalized recreational marijuana.

Addiction
Vivitrol: Improving opiate addiction treatment outcomes

Vivitrol: Improving opiate addiction treatment outcomes

A new development aimed at combatting the heroin & prescription opiate epidemic has emerged on the landscape.

Physical Health
Vaping and E- Cigarettes

Vaping and E- Cigarettes

In the past few years, we have seen a rapid escalation in vaping (the inhalation of a combination of vaporized chemicals) or the use of electronic cigarettes by young people.

Physical Health
Update: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Part I

Update: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Part I

Formerly called Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE)

Mental Health
Trans-Cranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

Trans-Cranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

TMS is being highly touted as an effective treatment for depression.

Substance Abuse
Synthetic Marijuana: Update

Synthetic Marijuana: Update

A disturbing trend has continued with the use of synthetic marijuana products.