Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence

LICADD was honored in join with public officials and community leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Community Crisis Center (CCC) over the weekend. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our incredible peers at CENTRAL NASSAU GUIDANCE & COUNSELING! ?? Your commitment to enhancing the well-being of our community inspires us all! This 24/7/365 urgent care facility will be a beacon of hope for those facing mental health and substance use crises, helping to keep individuals out of hospitals and jails.

LICADD is excited to announce its 2nd?Annual Women's Empowerment Luncheon on Friday, December 6, 2024, 11:00am to 2:00pm at NYIT de Seversky Mansion.?This luncheon supports the Women's Empowerment Program which matches women in recovery or who are at-risk from related challenges with leaders in their chosen fields for professional growth and development. ? We are honored to present Theresa Regnante, President & CEO of United Way of Long Island, with the inaugural Lillian McCormick Professional Achievement Award in recognition of her commitment and dedicated service to empowering communities, ensuring that everyone has access to essential resources and opportunities.?Additionally, we are thrilled to have Vanessa Baird-Streeter, President & CEO of Health & Welfare Council of Long Island, to return as the Emcee! ? Join us as we gather with professional women, business owners and executive leaders to empower the next generation of women leaders. To secure?your sponsorships and/or tickets visit?https://lnkd.in/eHZ2TMKs. You won't want to miss this!

Exciting announcement! LICADD is thrilled to partner with the Oceanside High School Youth Council and Oceanside SAFE Coalition at the 3rd Annual Prevention Night for Oceanside High School students and parents. Join us on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 7pm for an impactful evening as we empower our youth with the knowledge they need to make safe and healthy choices! We're excited to provide an informative presentation on youth substance use, followed by a FREE Narcan training sessions to equip students, parents and community members with life-saving skills. #preventioneducation #longisland #narcantraining

LICADD Offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans Day. From all of us at LICADD, we salute all the brave individuals who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank You Veterans!

LICADD is a proud sponsor of The Criminal Justice Addiction Workgroup of Suffolk County’s Bridging The Gap conference. We are excited to engage with our peers and leaders in the field at this vital conference and be a part of this important conversation.

Exciting news! LICADD is thrilled to announce our participation in the upcoming Mental Health March in Port Washington, where Executive Director Steve Chassman will be among the speakers at this impactful event. Join us as we unite together with Project HELP Long Island, Kiwanis Manhasset-Port Washington, the Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation and the Manhasset CASA to raise awareness, advocate and amplify our voices! A heartfelt thank you to Project HELP Long Island for the opportunity to contribute to this important conversation. #mentalhealthmatters #jointhemarch #longisland #portwashington

DEA Issues Warning About Illegal Online Pharmacies October 4, 2024 – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has seen an increase in illegal online pharmacies selling and shipping counterfeit pills made with fentanyl and methamphetamine to unsuspecting customers in the United States who believe they are purchasing real pharmaceutical drugs such as Oxycodone, Adderall, Xanax, and other drugs from legitimate pharmacies. As Americans increasingly turn to online pharmacies to purchase necessary medications[1], DEA is issuing this Public Safety Alert to warn of an increase in illegal online, often foreign-based websites that are deceptively targeting American consumers. DEA has identified websites being operated in India and the Dominican Republic. Many of these sites purport to be legitimate, U.S. based or FDA approved sites, but are actually working with drug traffickers to fulfill online orders with fake pills. These website operators are going to great lengths to make the websites look like legitimate online pharmacies – they offer 24-hour customer service, post online reviews and safety facts, and offer deep discounts to deceive customers into believing they were buying from a reputable business. Often these illegal, online websites use U.S. website addresses and professional-looking designs to appear legitimate when, in fact, they are not. These companies operate illegally, deliberately deceiving American customers into believing they are purchasing safe, regulated medications when they are actually selling fake, counterfeit pills made with fentanyl or methamphetamine. Fake medications can lead to serious health risks, including harmful side effects, ineffective treatment, and even death. During Operation Press Your Luck, announced on Monday, September 30, 2024, DEA discovered that a U.S. based victim had ordered what she believed to be oxycodone from an online pharmacy, only to receive a fake pill made with fentanyl. The pill looked identical to a real oxycodone, but it was not - it was made with fentanyl and filler. Days after receiving the medication, the victim passed away from acute fentanyl poisoning as a result of taking one of the pills sent to her. Learn more:

Join us at the Father Peter Sweisgood & Gabriel's Giving Tree Healing & Recovery Breakfast honoring John Flanagan and Eileen and Larry Lamendola on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the Heritage Club at Bethpage. Addiction impacts the entire family, and our partnership with GGT allows us to address these challenges through our comprehensive recovery and grief support services. We're inviting all treatment providers, behavioral health professionals, community leaders, and government officials to make a difference! Your contributions through ticket purchases or sponsorships will support at-risk Long Island individuals and families by providing vital resources for both recovery and grief assistance. Let's come together to celebrate the miracle of recovery and support those who are healing. Don't miss the opportunity to make an impact! Visit licadd.org/psbggt2024 to secure your tickets and sponsorships today!

LICADD, Gabriel's Giving Tree (GGT) and Families in Support of Treatment (FIST) was honored to stand shoulder to shoulder with parents, grandparents, friends and children to illuminate the heartbreaking impact of the opioid/fentanyl crisis at the profoundly moving?Trail of Truth?'March to the Sea' art installation on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Robert Moses Beach. Each crafted tombstone tells a story of a life cherished. As we gathered to memorialize those we've lost, we were reminded of the strength found in community and the urgent need for awareness and action.?#trailoftruth?#honoringlives?#togetherweheal Special thanks to?Rick Kopstein?for capturing this impactful event.

Happy Rosh Hashanah from all of us at LICADD! We wish a Happy and Healthy New Year to ALL!