Heroin Prevention.com Press Conference

Heroin Prevention.com Press Conference – Nassau County Executive Edward P Mangano and Nassau District Attorney Kathleen Rice discusses the rise of heroin in Nassau County, the unveiling of the Nassa…

Man tells tale of addiction to drug that's exploding in use in region (with video)

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More heroin coming into the area is translating into an increasing need for the treatment of heroin addiction. Clinical Supervisor of Ministry Behavioral Health Mike Slavin said that five years ago, the treatment center would see about five heroin …
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How heroin abuse has become epidemic

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Coleen Watchorn's son Stephen Jr., 28, was living in Pottstown when he died in August 2012 of a heroin overdose after years addicted to pills. Several doctors treating him for other ailments knew his history, yet continued to prescribe them, she said …
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