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Drug Treatment for Healthcare Workers

One profession that many people don’t consider as having the potential to enabling an addiction versus other jobs is healthcare workers. Medical professionals such as nurses, doctors, lab technicians, and other medical practitioners are often at an increased risk for developing an addiction. Since their careers are focused on saving lives, these professionals are under a tremendous amount of stress. As healthcare workers, these individuals must perform regardless of the type of day they are having or the current status of their relationships, family life, or financial burdens. The decisions they make for a patient are often the ones that will save or end a person’s life.

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Shortage of Drug Rehab Beds in NY Due to COVID-19

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has forced many businesses to temporarily close throughout New York, and all New York residents are going through an extreme time of change and adaptations. The need for substance abuse treatment during these challenging times could not be greater. There is currently a dramatic decrease in treatment program bed availability for residents in New York. Certain NY drug treatment centers are unable to admit new patients or cannot comply with the health recommendations mandated by the Center for Disease Control and the New York state health department. Therefore, we recommend drug and alcohol treatment centers that meet federal safety standards for the prevention of coronavirus that have bed availability in New York or out-of-state for yourself or a loved one.

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Addiction Treatment for Railroad Workers

The Federal Railroad Administration oversees the railroad industry as part of the larger government agency, the Department of Transportation. Safety is a priority for this industry, as is the well-being of the workers. Railroad workers hold positions such as Engineer, Conductor, Yardmaster, Carman, Boilermaker, Mechanics, Track Worker, Welder, Signal Worker, Roadway Mechanic, as well as Clerical and Management positions. Some of these occupations can be dangerous and cause the worker to undergo trauma, stress- usually as a result of long-distance travel and long hours, as well as anxiety or depression and other mental health conditions.

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How to Help Someone on Drugs on Long Island

Long Island, an island off the East Coast of the United States, is made up of four counties. These include Kings (Brooklyn), Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk. It is densely populated, with nearly half of New Yorkers living on Long Island. The beautiful sandy beaches, the Hamptons, wine country, club life,…

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Overcoming Temptations to Drink Over the Holidays

You probably are wondering how to overcome the temptation to drink during the holidays. The holiday season is a time when you attend several family events where there is time to eat, drink, and be merry. To stay sober, you need to learn how to control what triggers your urge to drink.

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Service dog without owner could mean an emergency

When most people think of the term “service dog” they think of an animal that has been trained for a person who is blind and needs a guide. Others will think a dog who helps a person in a wheelchair. However, service dogs come in all different breeds and fill all types of roles. So, what is a service dog and what types of life-saving skills do these canines offer?

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Drug Abuse on Long Island

Long Island has long been described as ground zero for the heroin and opiate epidemic. In a National Safety Council report, Long Island residents accounted for over 20% of fatal overdoses in New York in 2017. Finding the root of the problem remains a tangled web of threads. Drug trends point to the population of the island as a major driver for illegal drug businesses. Aside from being densely populated, Long Island also has many young people.

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New York Drug Dealer Charged in Two Overdose Deaths

In recent years, drug dealers are being charged throughout the country with the overdose deaths of the customers and addicts they serve on the streets. Recently, a Long Island drug dealer was indicted in the deaths of two customers in Queens. This is the first time a dealer in the borough has been directly held responsible for the death of a drug addict. Law enforcement officials alledge that the narcotics he sold are the direct cause and reason for the death of two individuals.

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Tainted Cocaine Causes 5 Overdose Deaths in New York

The tainted cocaine drug overdoses that took the lives of 5 people this past week in New York began on Friday, September 20th, killing a 38-year-old man after he ingested the laced cocaine. The next day (Saturday) the death toll continued and took the life of a 40-year-old man also suspected to have used the same tainted cocaine. This past Tuesday the Yonkers police announced that there were three other overdose deaths which are likely to be connected to this same batch of tainted cocaine.

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