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A Merrick doctor under federal indictment for allegedly overprescribing opioid pain medication to patients has asked to join in a Suffolk County lawsuit against pharmaceutical giant Purdue and other opioid manufacturers.
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By Erik Hawkins
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3/30/17
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A Merrick doctor was recently found liable in a wrongful death civil lawsuit filed by the family of one of his former patients, who died of an opioid overdose.
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By Erik Hawkins
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3/30/17
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Tom Goris, of North Merrick, wore a suit to his corporate job every day. He wore a suit to the pharmacy. And he wore a suit to meet his drug dealer.
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By Brian Stieglitz
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2/1/17
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In this time of Thanksgiving, we would do well to recognize the strength of our democracy and be thankful we can vote freely for whomever we choose. I urge all of the protesters and naysayers to put down your signs and give President-elect Trump a chance . . .
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11/23/16
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Make no mistake about it: Long Island is losing its battle against the heroin and opioid addiction that is plaguing our local neighborhoods. This new war on drugs includes opioid use, which in many cases . . .
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9/15/16
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The opioid epidemic is devastating families and communities that are struggling to deal with the loss of seemingly healthy young adults. In response . . .
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9/1/16
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Nassau County Legislator Laura Curran (D-Baldwin) hosted a Substance Abuse Education Awareness Community Seminar at the Merrick Library on July 28. Curran, who had hosted two previous seminars with …
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BY Nakeem Grant
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8/11/16
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The state legislative session came to an end on June 17, and legislators have a lot of accomplishments to hang their hats on. There are, however, some notable things that did not get done.
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7/6/16
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No one ever likes to lose. Did Ted Cruz and John Kasich enjoy competing for months in a brutal primary, trying desperately to gain delegates before the GOP convention in Cleveland in July, only to have to drop out in May after failing to gain any traction?
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5/19/16
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Not only is Obamacare a poor health care plan from a policy perspective, but now many doctors and health care professionals believe that it is contributing to one of the worst epidemics facing this nation, our state and Long Island: opioid addiction
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4/21/16
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