LONG ISLAND AND ADDICTION

In Psy 215, we are currently covering the topic of substance related disorders and addictions. On Long Island, and in many parts of the country, these two issues are reaching epidemic proportions. In this Sunday's Newsday, the following two articles put offer excellent insight into how the Long Island region is being affected...

http://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/354-long-islanders-died-from-alcohol-poisoning-in-5-years-1.10244467

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/tow-truck-drivers-use-convoy-to-campaign-against-drugs-1.10245589