Despite Downpour, LICADD Golf Outing Raises $345,000
Despite heavy rains on Monday, the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence's 30th Annual R. Brinkley Smithers Golf Invitational raised $345,000, making it the most successful golf tournament in the agency’s history. Held at the Creek and Piping Rock Clubs in Locust Valley, proceeds from the sold-out event... Read more »
September 27, 2010 eNewsletter
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Parents and Pot
By Jeffrey L. Reynolds, Ph.D The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released its National Survey on Drug Use and Health last week and sadly there weren't too many surprises. Drug use among adolescents nationwide increased between 2008 and 2009, reflecting the trend we've seen here on Long Island... Read more »
September 20, 2010 eNewsletter
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LICADD launches Anger Management Classes in Nassau
The Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc (LICADD) will launch a new weekly Anger Management workshop series in Williston Park starting on Tuesday, October 3rd at 7:30pm. Clinical Director Steve Chassman, LMSW stated, “dozens of Long Islanders have benefited from LICADD’s Suffolk County anger management program and... Read more »
Fighting heroin in a comprehensive way…
By Jeffrey L. Reynolds, Ph.D I had the chance to appear on News 12's Long Island Talks last week to discuss a new proposal by Suffolk Legislator Tom Barraga that would prohibit the sale of jewelry to pawn shops by people under the age of 21. The current age is 18 and Barraga has... Read more »
September 13, 2010 eNewsletter
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Labor Day and Beyond
Labor Day is now behind us and as we relaxed a bit, we probably didn't spend alot of time pondering the true meaning of the day. First celebrated in 1882, Labor Day gives us an opportunity to recognize the contributions hard-working Americans have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of... Read more »
LICADD Comments On NYS Member Item Cuts
Like many other Long Island non-profits, LICADD typically receives some money from local members of the NYS Assembly and Senate. These funds support our school and community based alcohol and drug abuse prevention programs. This year, member items were eliminated from the state's budget altogether, resulting in a statewide funding... Read more »
September 7, 2010 eNewsletter
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