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Mar
21
New York Moves To E-Prescriptions To Curb Drug Abuse

New York Moves To E-Prescriptions To Curb Drug Abuse

Image via Park Slope Stoop.A key component of New York’s effort to bring down opioid abuse — which requires
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Mar
01
Heroin Task Force Tackles Stigma In Dyker Heights: “Nobody Wants A Treatment Center In Their Backyard”

Heroin Task Force Tackles Stigma In Dyker Heights: “Nobody Wants A Treatment Center In Their Backyard”

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Jan
21
Tomorrow Night: “Stand Against Drugs” Town Hall At Kings Bay Y

Tomorrow Night: “Stand Against Drugs” Town Hall At Kings Bay Y

Source: Group Health Cooperative / YouTubeThe Kings Bay Y and Dynamic Youth Community are inviting the community to attend a “Stand
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Nov
17

Midwood Rehab Center Sounded Early Alarm On Heroin Abuse, Now Tackling It By Radio

Dynamic’s Brooklyn facility at 1830 Coney Island Avenue. (Source: DYCInc.org)The associate director of a Midwood-based drug rehabilitation
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Oct
02

Cops To Be Armed With Anti-Overdose Pills In New Pilot Program

Source: Redfishingboat (Mick-O) via FlickrThe scourge of prescription painkiller abuse across the country continues to rise, and the mayor’s
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Nov
14

CB11 Votes Down Proposal For Drug Rehab Center On McDonald Avenue

Community Board 11 leaders have denied a recommendation for the One World Alcohol and Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Center on McDonald
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Sep
18

Is A Drug Rehab Center Set To Open In Bensonhurst?

According to Community Board 11 officials, One World, a medical group, may be opening a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center
1 min read
Feb
14

Marty Golden To Host Town Hall Tomorrow

The following is a press release from the office of State Senator Marty Golden: TEENAGE DRUG ABUSE AND BULLYING IN
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