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Long Island lost another teen to heroin last week. It didn't make the news, but his friends, schoolmates and a few community members have quietly acknowledged what few others want to admit: Heroin killed another kid.
Each death is proof positive that we need to do more and that we are truly in a race against time. Substance abuse is 100% preventable and addiction is treatable. We shouldn't be losing any kids, much less four a month due to overdoses in Nassau County alone. If you're reading this, odds are, you're working as hard as we are to fight what's become one of Long Island's greatest public health challenges. Keep at it in whatever way works best for you. And thank you for your hard work, your friendship and your commitment to saving lives.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey L. Reynolds, Ph.D
Executive Director |
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Angel Ball Kicks-Off in Style |
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LICADD's 23rd Annual Angel Ball Kick-Off held on March 10th at Kellenberg Memorial High School was a huge success. Hosted by Father Philip K. Eichner, S.M., with the assistance and hospitality of Kellenberg students, the event raised over $150,000 towards the 2010 Angel Ball goal of $250,000. A big thank you to Adele C. Smithers and the Smithers Foundation, Rita and Frank Castagna and the Americana Manhasset, Hirschleifer's, Kellenberg Memorial High School, Maureen and Mickey Brennan, North Sea Advisors and several others who have pledged their support. Please join us for Angel Ball 2010 on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at the Garden City Hotel. Click here to become a sponsor, buy tickets or for more details. |
| Youth Advisory Board Meeting Tonight! |
 Our new Youth Advisory Board (YAB) meets tonight from 6:00PM-7:30PM at our Ronkonkoma office (2805 Vets Highway, Suite 26). YAB brings together young people 15-21 of diverse backgrounds from across Long Island to share their experiences and opinions with the agency's Board of Directors, management team and staff responsible for prevention education, community outreach and adolescent services. Members not only provide feedback on LICADD's programs, printed materials, website and outreach strategies, but also generate new ideas on how to make drug-free and alcohol-free living the norm, rather than the exception. We'll be brainstorming ideas for LICADD's new anti-heroin brochure at this meeting. Those interested in attending or volunteering may call LICADD at 516-747-2606. Details here. |
| New Drug & Alcohol Education Series |
A joint project of LICADD and The Kenneth Peters Center for Recovery, the Drug and Alcohol Academy is designed to meet the needs of individuals who have been arrested for an offense that involved the use of drugs/alcohol, those who have tested positive on employer-sponsored drug screens and others who have experienced consequences for substance abuse. This program is geared towards those who have abused alcohol or drugs, but may not necessarily have a diagnosis of  chemical dependence. The Academy, through a unique psycho-educational process that spans 12 weeks, helps participants take an honest look at their alcohol and/or drug use, encourages them to change unhealthy behavior patterns, and if warranted, links them with a wide range of high-quality addiction treatment options. The Academy is held on consecutive Monday nights from 7:00PM-9:00PM at Kellenberg Memorial High School in Uniondale. Click here to learn more. |
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LICADD Sponsors Town Hall on Underage Drinking in Sea Cliff |
Sea Cliff Mayor Bruce Kennedy & The Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (LICADD) invite you to a Town Hall Meeting on Stopping Underage Drinking
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
7:30PM-9:00PM
Sea Cliff Village Hall, 300 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff
Join parents, teachers, elected officials, youth, and other community members as we: Learn about how underage drinking affects our kids and the community; Speak out about your concerns, fears and ideas; Brainstorm possible strategies for keeping our kids safe.
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| Angel Ball 2010 |
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Bestselling Author & Public Advocacy Consultant to Caron Treatment Centers, Christopher Kennedy Lawford will receive LICADD's 2010 Humanitarian Award at our 23rd Annual Angel Ball on May 4, 2010 at the Garden City Hotel. LICADD Board Member and Baum-Essex Manufacturing CEO Bill Baum will receive the Founder's Award for his dedicated service. Scott Clark. Tickets are just $500 and sponsorships start at $1,500.
For more information, please call Rosanne Slattery at 516.747.2606. |
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| Save The Date! |
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30th Annual R. Brinkley Smithers Invitational Golf Outing
September 27, 2010
The Creek &
Piping Rock
21st Annual Peter Sweisgood Breakfast
November 14, 2010
Melville Marriott
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