To form a partnership of community, social and government agencies dedicated to reducing the demand for heroin in our communities; to educating our citizens of the prevalence of the heroin problem, the signs and symptoms of addiction, and the resources available; to eliminating drug related crime in our communities, through public education, advocacy, media, law enforcement, and legislation.
To report drug problems in your community call Nassau County District Attorney's Office Anonymous Tip Line at 516-739-6666
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Treatment and Prevention: listing of all detox, inpatient, outpatient and counseling centers across Long Island.
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4/23/2013 - You Are Not Alone - Substance Abuse Prevention - FLYER
4/27/2013 - Prescription Drug Take Back Day
5/12/2013 to 5/18/2013 - National Prevention Week
5/15/2013 - Narcan Training - Recognize and Prevent an Overdose FLYER
5/31/2013 - HPTF Executive Committee Meeting
6/7/2013 - FIST - Families in Support of Treatment FLYER
6/14/2013 - Substance Use in Adolescents - FLYER, AGENDA
 
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Teens and Young Adults
Teens and Young Adults: find the facts about heroin, effects of heroin on the brain and body.  Signs of drug use, symptoms of overdose and information on support groups.
Family and Community
Family and Community: helpful lists and PDF documents to keep your child drug free, how to talk to your child, information on NCPD drug analysis program and physical and behavorial signs of drug use.
9/20/2012 - Letter from NC Commissioner of Health
9/25/2012 - Map of Heroin Arrests in Nassau County
 
5/28/2013 - Heroin, Meth Seized at Queens House
4/30/2013 - Schumer Wants Tighter Controls
4/16/2013 - Faked Cancer to Support Heroin Addiction
3/20/2013 - Suffolk Cops Save Man From Overdose
3/11/2013 - Heroin Use Up Amid Painkiller Crackdown
 
Drug Test Your Teen
Trends in Primary Substance
Prescription Drug Descriptions
 
 
 
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Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Week begins Monday, September 24th