Feb 4, 2025, 2:51 PM
Adam Birkenstock, Director of Programming at LICADD, said painkillers have been among the largest drivers of the opioid crisis.
Jan 30, 2025, 6:17 PM
LICADD Executive Director Steve Chassman raises the alarm concerning impact on public safety in response to report of cannabis sales.
Jan 24, 2025, 5:43 PM
"People are in physical withdrawal, and if you're not stabilizing those symptoms after the Narcan reversal, they're not going to have an open mind because they're just so sick and want to get home,"…
Jan 24, 2025, 5:33 PM
We're not going for a teetotaling society, but when it comes to marketing and promotion ... alcohol is not the social elixir that we advertise it as today," said Steve Chassman, Executive Director of…
Jan 24, 2025, 5:22 PM
Steve Chassman, a drug treatment expert with the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, emphasized that the money must go directly to help those struggling with addiction.
Jan 10, 2025, 4:20 PM
An attendee reflects on transformative insights from the 2nd Annual Women's Empowerment Luncheon honoring Theresa A. Regnante.
Dec 19, 2024, 7:38 PM
Chassman said recovery is possible, noting there are 28 million Americans living in recovery from addiction.
Dec 17, 2024, 4:00 PM
Opioid survivors face more grief and loss than most people do in a lifetime.
Dec 9, 2024, 7:50 PM
LICADD was honored to present Theresa A. Regnante, President and CEO of United Way of Long Island, with the inaugural Lillian McCormick Professional Achievement Award.
Oct 29, 2024, 2:05 PM
Honoring Fisher of Man Award Recipient John Flanagan and Fisher of Families Award Recipients Eileen and Larry Lamendola.