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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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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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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Speaking about Thanksgiving weekend travel, President Obama warned jittery Americans to “be careful.” Somehow I don’t think that settled anyone’s nerves. We can do more, and it starts here at home.
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12/3/15
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In many elections, it can be hard to persuade candidates to discuss real issues in anything other than sound bites. Trying to get a straight answer from a politician . . .
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9/24/15
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What’s the biggest concern on Long Island today? Sure, property taxes and quality education are always on everyone’s mind, but right now the heroin epidemic that is threatening members of our community . . .
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5/7/15
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“If I could have turned the switch to just end my life, I would have done it, guaranteed,” said Casey C., a former heroin addict, at a Phoenix House-sponsored addiction seminar at the …
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By Casey Pinner
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6/25/14
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I don’t presume to fully understand heroin addiction. I can’t imagine the demons that lurked in the mind of acclaimed actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. I’ve never used heroin, and I never will.
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4/24/14
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The sun was shining brightly on East Meadow as “Wake Up To Awareness,” also known as “Wake Up, East Meadow,” held its first annual car wash at the East Meadow Fire Department on Aug. 19.
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By Shannon Koehle
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8/31/12
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Renato Manaloto, 22, was frustrated by yet another online memorial dedicated to a local resident who had died of a drug overdose. “It’s gotten to the point that I see ‘Rest in peace’ on Facebook and I’m like, ‘Who is it now?’” Manaloto says.
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By Shannon Koehle
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4/26/12
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