Tag Archives: prescription drug abuse

Recognize the Signs of an Overdose and Reverse its Effect.

By Eden Laikin Narcan Flyer 2012 County Executive Edward P. Mangano, along with County Legislator Norma Gonsalves and members of Nassau’s prescription drug abuse task force, invite Nassau residents to attend a free training and learn how to save a … Continue reading

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Mangano Joins with Parents of Those Impacted by Prescription Drug Abuse

By Eden Laikin                    Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and his prescription drug abuse task force hosted an Overdose Prevention and Education Workshop on Wednesday that brought together parents, friends, recovering addicts, and treatment professionals to talk about tackling … Continue reading

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MANGANO RECOGNIZES EFFORTS OF Narcotics Anonymous

By Eden Laikin When she told her story, of alcohol and drug addiction, rape, and recovery, she barely spoke above a whisper. Yet 23-year-old Christina kept the attention of the crowd of Seaford high school students who were gathered for … Continue reading

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MANGANO: PRESCRIPTION DRUG MISUSE & ABUSE TASK FORCE CONTINUES TO ADDRESS THE EPIDEMIC

By Eden Laikin The deadly prescription drug epidemic plaguing Long Island was the topic of conversation among representatives of multiple agencies across Nassau County who met Friday at Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano’s Office in Mineola. More than half of … Continue reading

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Mangano Fights Prescription Drug Addiction

By Eden Laikin Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has launched several initiatives in the war against prescription drug addiction and resulting violent pharmacy crimes. “I’ve brought together professionals from various agencies to implement a multi-pronged approach to help mitigate … Continue reading

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Mangano Launches New Prevention Efforts in the Wake of Prescription Drug Epidemic

By Eden Laikin In the wake of recent tragedies related to the prescription drug abuse throughout Long Island, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and the Nassau County Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse Prevention Task Force this week announced a … Continue reading

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MANGANO DECLARES WAR ON PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE

By Eden Laikin Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano declared prescription drug abuse a “health crisis” that has reached “epidemic levels” – and he pledged to bring together an array of resources to find a solution to the growing problem. … Continue reading

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