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Nov
2015
News
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Nov
2015
November Tips & Alerts
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02
Nov
2015
IMPORTANT: CDC Health Advisory – Increases in Fentanyl Drug Confiscations and Fentanyl-related Overdose Fatalities
From the Executive Office of OASAS:
There have been recent increases in fentanyl-related unintentional overdose fatalities in multiple states across the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are currently investigating.
In response to the concerns raised by this the CDC has issued a HAN advisory to:
(1) alert public health departments, health care providers, first responders, and medical examiners and coroners to the possibility of additional increases in other jurisdictions,
(2) provide recommendations for improving detection of fentanyl-related overdose outbreaks and
(3) encourage states to expand access to naloxone and training for administering naloxone to reduce opioid overdose deaths. For a listing of naloxone trainings available at NYS OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers, visit this link: http://www.oasas.ny.gov/atc/ATCherointraining.cfm.
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Oct
2015
2016 Tim Foley Recovery Classic Golf Tournament
Come support the efforts and programming of Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. with a beautiful day of fun, food and prizes!
2016 Tim Foley Recovery Classic Registration and Event Sponsor Form. Utilize this registration form if you do not wish to register and pay online. If you prefer to pay online, please see the “Add to Cart” link below after making your selection. Please call 315-768-2661 for more information.
Event Information:
2016 Tim Foley Recovery Classic Golf Tournament on Sunday, September 18, 2016 from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM at Woodgate Pines Golf Club in Boonville, NY!
Registration Fee: $100.00 per person “OR” $400.00 per team
Mulligans: $5 per person “OR” $20.00 per team
Registration Deadline: Friday, September 9, 2016
*Registration fee includes light refreshments, lunch on-the-go and steak dinner*
Schedule:
8:30 AM: Registration and Light Refreshments
10:00 AM: Shotgun Start
Post: Steak Dinner and Prizes
Event concludes at 4:00PM. Don’t delay; register now!
08
Oct
2015
NYS OASAS Launches New Public Awareness Campaign on the Dangers of Synthetic Drugs
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services recently announced a new public awareness campaign to inform New Yorkers about the serious health risks of synthetic drugs, commonly called synthetic marijuana. The campaign, announced at Capital for a Day in Syracuse, consists of a television public service announcement, posters, and palm cards that will warn and educate New Yorkers about the dangerous and potentially deadly effects of these highly toxic substances. The PSA will air Statewide in October.
To view the complete press release, click here.
To view the public service announcement, click here.
