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Suffolk County 2020 Directory of BH Services
Nassau County Directory of Behavioral Health Services
Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook
COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder Resources
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.
Vivitrol: Improving opiate addiction treatment outcomes
A new development aimed at combatting the heroin & prescription opiate epidemic has emerged on the landscape.
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.
Update: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Part I
Formerly called Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE)
Trans-Cranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
TMS is being highly touted as an effective treatment for depression.
Synthetic Marijuana: Update
A disturbing trend has continued with the use of synthetic marijuana products.