LICADD Blogs
Quitting Charlie Sheen
By Jeffrey L. Reynolds, Ph.D After doing more than one hundred media interviews in 2010, the only media request I declined was when asked to comment on Lindsay Lohan's prospects for recovery. I don't know Lindsay Lohan, and even if I did, I wouldn't feel comfortable commenting on her treatment choices... Read more »
Plenty of Pills Right Here in NY
By Jeffrey L. Reynolds, Ph.D Florida Governor Rick Scott has proposed eliminating a long-awaited "pill mill" database designed to combat prescription drug abuse, angering his fellow elected officials in Florida and beyond. Among them, New York's senior Senator Chuck Schumer, who held a press conference on Sunday to blast the move and... Read more »
New Year’s Resolutions for 2011
By Jeffrey L. Reynolds, Ph.D As we get ready for the new year, we've put together a few resolutions designed to keep our families safe, happy and healthy. Tell us which ones you like best and send us your own by commenting on this post. A few resolutions to consider... 1) Offer a helping... Read more »
Ban Four Loko and other Alcoholic Energy Drinks Now!
By Jeffrey L. Reynolds, Ph.D Thanks for all the feedback about our hard work in pushing for a nationwide ban on "Four Loko" and "Joose," alcoholic energy drinks (AEDs) that have been called "Blackout In a Can." Sales of these products are reportedly up more than 400% in the last year,... Read more »
Six weeks in….
I cannot express what these last six weeks have meant to me. Let me start by saying, from the first day I started at LICADD, I really felt like part of a team. The clinical supervision I’ve received has not only given me the confidence to put into practice thought... Read more »
Making the most of the “silly season.”
By Jeffrey L. Reynolds, Ph.D This is that time of year when political candidates show up on your doorstep, call you on the phone and send you an endless stream of direct mail touting their accomplishments and aspirations. It's tempting to tune it all out and become ever-more cynical about politics,... Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Why I Binge…
“Different people drink for different reasons,” my mom tells me, “but for every drinker, there is a reason. What’s yours?” she would ask. I know the reason, but I’m not yet ready to let on to her, as it’s hard enough to be straight with myself. Drinking, for me, is a... Read more »
