Drug addiction among youngsters is tearing families apart and stealing futures before they even start. In the U.S., over 5 million youth under 18 have misused prescription drugs in the past year, per a 2024 CDC report. Opioids, synthetic cannabinoids like spice, and even vaping nicotine top the list, hitting teens hardest as they navigate […]
AG James has issued a consumer alert reminding New Yorkers of their home utilities rights as temperatures drop. Residential customers in New York have strong legal protections for essential winter weather services, including heat and hot water. New York state requires utility service providers to make extra efforts to reach out to households before heat-related […]
Congressman Mike Lawler hosted Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), for an official visit with local hospital leaders, community health center officials, and health care providers from across the Hudson Valley. Administrator Oz and Congressman Lawler convened a closed roundtable discussion focused on strengthening Medicare and Medicaid services, […]
Kratom’s natural chemistry is a fascinating world of balance, precision, and harmony. At the heart of this complexity are two alkaloids that continue to spark curiosity—pseudoindoxyl and 7-hydroxymitragynine. These two alkaloids highlight the complexity of kratom and play a key role in shaping the quality of the products that many people trust today. At Simply […]
Greater Mental Health of New York is proud to announce the launch of the first Youth Assertive Community Treatment (Youth ACT) team in Rockland County, building on the proven success of the behavioral health organization’s Westchester program. This expansion reflects Greater Mental Health’s commitment to providing intensive, community-based mental health services to children and youth […]