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| COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM & DRUG ABUSE OF SULLIVAN COUNTY, INC. |
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The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse of Sullivan County, Inc. was organized in 1977 to provide information, education and consultation to Sullivan County residents whose lives were affected by the problems of alcoholism and other drug addiction. In response to the need for a continuum of effective treatment services, in 1985 the Council began operating the Recovery Center. Services included a 16-bed Primary Care Unit, a 30-bed Halfway House and a Day Rehabilitation Program. |
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Over the years, other necessary and sought-after services were designed and developed for our clients, including: an Outpatient Clinic; Family Programs, i.e. Strengthening Families; the Safe Summer Camp and Camp Getaway Programs; Community Education; Prevention and Training; a Gambling Assessment & Counseling Program; and HIV/AIDS Outreach. |
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The Recovery Center is a 24/7 facility. Our Crisis Center staff is available to help every day of the week, day or night. Should you or a loved one need assistance, please call us at (845) 794-8080, ext. 132 |
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Recovery Center 396 Broadway Monticello, New York 12701 The Recovery Center is in the heart of Sullivan County, in the Village of Monticello. Easily accessible to Routes 17, 42, 52, 55, and 209. |
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The Recovery Center's Transportation Department also provides Van Pickup from Monticello's Shortline Bus Terminal . |
Mixing Alcohol With Diet Soda Instead of Regular Soda Leads to Faster IntoxicationPeople who mix diet soda with alcohol get more intoxicated, and more quickly, compared with those who use regular soda in their alcoholic drinks, a small study suggests.
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The researchers from Northern Kentucky University gave college students vodka with diet soda at one session, and vodka with regular soda during another session. Each drink had the potency of about four mixed drinks—enough to raise blood alcohol levels to approximately the legal driving limit. The students consumed the drink in an average of 10 minutes, the article notes.
Students took breath tests to measure their alcohol levels. Those who drank vodka with regular soda registered just below the legal driving limit, while those who drank vodka and diet soda were above the limit. “What you choose to mix your alcohol with could possibly be the difference between breaking or not breaking the law,” study author Cecile Marczinski told CNN.
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Sullivan County law targets adults hosting teen drinking partiesMONTICELLO — Sullivan County's Legislature approved local laws that will punish adults who allow other people's minor children to drink or use drugs on their property and those possessing or selling synthetic marijuana. The so-called "social host" law is aimed primarily at adults who preside over teenage drinking parties. The marijuana law targets a substance whose dangers have ignited a flurry of legislation from federal, state and local officials.
"The social host law I think is a real good way that we not only talk the talk but walk the walk," said Sullivan County District Attorney Jim Farrell, congratulating the Legislature that passed both laws on Dec. 20. "It's going to improve the quality of life in Sullivan County."
The social-host law would apply to anyone over 18 who "owns, rents, or otherwise controls" a property where underage drinking or illegal drug use occurs.
Exemptions exist for minors drinking with parental consent or for religious reasons, and for kids using legally prescribed drugs.
First-time offenders would be guilty of a violation punishable by a $500 fine and an order to complete an alcohol-awareness program or up to 30 hours of community service.
A subsequent offense would constitute a misdemeanor. Those found guilty again will face up to a year in jail and as much as a $1,000 fine.
Farrell and advocates backing the social host law cited the results of youth and adult surveys on drinking administered last year by the Recovery Center's Prevention First NY initiative.
The average age of first use of alcohol is 13.2 years, according to the youth survey. It also found that 30 percent of kids drink at home and 32 percent drink at someone else's home. The adult survey found that 93.7 percent supported a social host law.
"Hopefully, we won't have to use it," Farrell said. "Hopefully, people will take it to heart."
Synthetic marijuana use has been particular popular among teenagers. It has also led to an outbreak in emergency-room visits, with users being treated for symptoms like rapid heartbeat, seizures and loss of consciousness.
Sullivan's law will target anyone selling, possessing or driving under the influence of synthetic cannabinoids. Offenders could receive up to a year in jail and lose their driver's license. |
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" In every community there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart there is the power to do it." ~ International author & lecturer; spirtual activist |
COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM & DRUG ABUSE OF SULLIVAN COUNTY, INC. The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Sullivan County is funded by theNew York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) |