Drugs

Suffolk County officials have unveiled a new tool in the fight against drug overdoses — a handheld device that can identify over 500 substances, including fentanyl.

The civil lawsuit was one of the last tied to prosecutors' disputed handling of the case against disgraced ex-chemist Sonja Farak.

The program at eight local VA hospitals offers clean supplies, mental health care and other services to reduce some of the risks of substance abuse.

Fentanyl has overtaken heroin use in the past several years in Connecticut, according to officials.

The city-based APT health foundation planned to move its headquarters to a building that was home to the Achievement First Elm City College Preparatory on Dixwell Avenue.

The state Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and organized EMTs say the language of the bill needs more work.

Construction costs will be covered by funds received through the American Rescue Plan Act.

Dr. William Spencer represents areas of Huntington on Long Island. He was also on the county’s heroin and opiate epidemic advisory panel.

In an effort to combat sky-high prescription costs, the AARP of New York held a telephone town hall Monday to discuss plans for lawmakers.The plans…

Suffolk County law enforcement want New York lawmakers to allow them to charge drug dealers with murder.State Senator Todd Kaminsky, who has sponsored a…