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Meryl Camer, center, program director for the Valley Stream-based Peninsula Counseling Center, said teens will listen to adults about drugs if they are shown respect and given objective information. Camer is joined here by John Kastan, PCC's executive director, and Lois Goldsmith, its associate director.

Final part in a series. Why does anyone -- let alone a young person full of life -- start snorting or shooting heroin, an opiate known to cause near-instant addiction and possibly a lifetime of suffering? more

Scott Brinton | 8/17/10

Sen. Fuschillo gets $250K for blood alcohol testing vehicle

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, District Attorney Kathleen Rice and Police Commissioner Lawrence Mulvey unveiled the county's latest weapon to combat drunken driving this past w more

7/8/10

Rockville Centre police target underage drinking

Four store clerks were arrested on June 18 at businesses in Hempstead for selling alcohol to minors. The arrests were part of an ongoing undercover sting operation jointly conducted by the … more

6/30/10

A scene from last year's post-prom party, which attracted more than 200 Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District students.

Central's post-prom party a growing success

For Bellmore-Merrick seniors, prom is just around the corner, and for those students who still haven't made plans for what to do after the prom on June 24, the Bellmore-Merrick Community Wellness Council has the answer. more

Deirdre Krasula | 6/15/10

Is your teen drinking or using drugs?

Teenagers experiment. Their natural growth demands it. It’s the time of life to explore, test limits and seek fresh experiences. It’s the age when young people try to fit in with others, forming groups of peers for mutual support and socialization. more

2/4/10

Approximately 100 concerned parents and residents attended the forum.

Is your teenager drinking?

According to the results of a statewide youth survey that tracked adolescent substance abuse trends, East Rockaway students have experimented more with smoking and drinking, on average, than those in other parts of the county and state. more

Anthony Bottan | 1/28/10

The dangers of substance abuse

Late last month, the Rockville Centre Public Library played host to the Rockville Centre Youth Council and three young men from Phoenix House, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation clinic, who talked to local teens and adults about their lives, becoming addicted to heroin and going to prison. more

Alex Costello | 1/6/10

Mark your calendars

The Rockville Centre Youth Council is hosting a presentation and discussion with Phoenix House staff and teen clients about substance abuse among teens on Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave. more

11/19/09

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