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Good morning...
For most, this was an exceptionally emotional weekend as we marked the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001. More than 3,000 children lost a mother or father on that fateful day. Thousands more lost husbands, wives, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, co-workers and friends. 9-11 reminded us just how fleeting and unpredictable life can be. Anniversaries such as these allow us to remember those who lost their lives, honor those who have worked so hard in the aftermath and further strengthen America's resolve and resilience. I hope you had a chance to reflect yesterday; if you're like me, you hugged your kids and loved ones just a little tighter and a little longer.
Jeffrey L. Reynolds, Ph.D, CEAP
Executive Director
PS: This video says it all.
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Last Call for Dinner Tickets!
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Our 31st Annual R. Brinkley Smithers Golf Invitational will be held just one week from today. Our golf spots are sold out, but we still have a limited number of dinner tickets available. Dinner gets underway at The Creek in Locust Valley at 6:00PM and tickets are just $200 per person. We will be honoring Ray Negron, New York Yankees executive and Executive Producer of the upcoming film, Henry & Me.
You'll enjoy live music, surprise celebrity guests and a renowned live and silent auction featuring golf opportunities at America's top golf courses, gift certificates to the best spas and restaurants in town, and handbags from Fendi and Chanel, to name a few!
Reserve your dinner tickets today by calling Rosanne Slattery at 516-747-2606 or by responding to this email.
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| Rock-N-Recovery on 9/24 |
 Celebrate Recovery Month by coming to LIRA's Third Annual Rock-N-Recovery Celebration on Saturday, September 24th from 6:00-10:00PM at the Babylon Town Hall Annex Cafeteria on Phelps Lane in Babylon. Admission is FREE. Come down and enjoy some great food, dancing and connect with others!
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| Pot Drives Nationwide Increase in Drug Use | |
 Drug use among Americans increased between 2008 and 2010 according to a national survey conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) shows that 22.6 million Americans 12 or older (8.9% of the population) were current illicit drug users. The rate of use in 2010 was similar to the rate in 2009 (8.7%), but remained above the 2008 rate (8%).
Increased marijuana use is one of the prime factors in the overall rise in illicit drug use. In 2010, 17.4 million Americans were current users of marijuana - compared to 14.4 million in 2007 - an increase from 5.8% of the population in 2007 to 6.9% in 2010.
Another disturbing trend is the continuing rise in the rate of current illicit drug use among young adults aged 18 to 25 -- from 19.6% in 2008 to 21.2% in 2009 and 21.5% in 2010. This increase was also driven in large part by a rise in the rate of current marijuana use among this population.
"Emerging research reveals potential links between state laws permitting access to smoked medical marijuana and higher rates of marijuana use," said Gil Kerlikowske, Director of National Drug Control Policy. "In light of what we know regarding the serious harm of illegal drug use, I urge every family - but particularly those in states targeted by pro-drug political campaigns - to redouble their efforts to shield young people from serious harm by educating them about the real health and safety consequences caused by illegal drug use."
Among the survey's other noteworthy findings is that the majority (55%) of persons aged 12 and older who had used prescription pain relievers non-medically in the past 12 months received them from a friend or relative for free. Only 4.4% of those misusing pain relievers in the past year reported getting their supply from a drug dealer and 0.4% bought it on the Internet.
Despite some troubling trends, the 2010 NSDUH showed some areas of improvement. The number of current methamphetamine users, for example, decreased by roughly half from 2006 to 2010 -- from 731,000 people age 12 and older (0.3%) to 353,000 (0.1%). Cocaine use has also declined, from 2.4 million current users in 2006 to 1.5 million in 2010. In addition, among 12 - 17 year olds there were decreases between 2009 and 2010 in current drinking rates (from 14.7% to 13.6%) and current tobacco use rates (from 11.6%to 10.7%).
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22nd Annual Peter Sweisgood Breakfast
Sunday, November 13th
Melville Marriott
Break bread with Long Island's addiction treatment community as we give thanks for the miracle of recovery, nourish our souls, and acknowledge those who have stepped forward to address the challenges of addiction.
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