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Synthetic Cannabinoids (K2/Spice): What New York Parents and Teens Need to Know
Synthetic cannabinoids sold as K2 or Spice are illegal in New York State and have been linked to severe, sometimes fatal health effects in teens, including psychosis, seizures, coma, and poisoning from opioids and other toxic drugs. What Is K2/Spice? K2/Spice products are dried plant material sprayed with lab‑made chemicals that stimulate the same brain…
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New York’s Kratom Regulation: Key Changes and Consumer Protections
On December 22, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed two major bills regulating the sale of kratom, a psychoactive substance that had previously been sold in New York without age restrictions or product warnings. The legislation follows the death of a New York resident and aims to improve consumer protections, particularly for youth and individuals at risk of dependency. Key…
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Speaker Stephen Hill at CBA
January 8-9, 2026 Mission For Marcus Brings Speaker Stephen Back to CBA On January 8 and 9, Mission For Marcus had the privilege of bringing back one of our favorite presenters, Stephen Hill, to Christian Brothers Academy for his second year in a row. Stephen joined us once again to speak with students in grades…
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County Executive McCoy and County Legislature Announce Several New Initiatives to Combat the Opioid Crisis
Over $1.5 million in Opioid Settlement Funds Being Invested Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy and the Albany County Legislature today announced that they are investing over $1.5 million in opioid settlement funds into a series of new initiatives and staff positions to expand addiction prevention, education, treatment, and recovery services to combat the opioid…
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Albany County Kick off County Awareness Initiative
The Albany County Legislature hosted a “Hidden Dangers” event, highlighting the ways parents can identify substance use in their teens, and efforts to reduce the stigma associated with addiction. At the event spearheaded by Albany County Legislature Chairwoman Joanne Cunningham, there was a focus on reducing the stigma associated with addiction and substance use disorder.…
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STATE BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS (2024-25)
The SFY 2023-24 Enacted Budget prioritizes funding for heroin and opioid abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery services. The $402.1 million allocation to the Office of Addiction Services and Supports, along with additional funding for state-operated services and Naloxone kits, reflects the commitment to addressing the ongoing epidemic. The total funding of $1.34 billion aims to…
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Support NY Senate Bill S8717
2023-2024 Legislative Session Relates to the certification of innovative statewide substance use disorder treatment services.
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Support NY S.8991/A.8075C
Mission for Marcus advocates for S.8991/A.8075C, a bill amending mental hygiene and public health law to expand access to FDA-approved opioid reversal agents in New York. The legislation aims to lift current limitations and ensure availability of these life-saving agents.
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