Bristol, PA
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Bucks County's James D. Celli IV Dies, 29 Bucks County's James D. Celli IV Dies, 29 Bucks County's James D. Celli IV Dies, 29
Bucks County's James D. Celli IV Dies, 29 Longtime Bucks County resident James D. Celli IV died Dec. 14 after battling addiction, his obituary says. He was 29 years old. Affectionately known as Jimmy, he graduated from New Hope-Solebury High School, where he was a member of their inaugural varsity football team, his obituary says. Jimmy was remembered for his love of all things Philly sports, "brilliant blue eyes and infectious laugh," according to his obituary. He is survived by his mother, Gerriann (Graham) Tealer; stepfather Joel Tealer; brothers, Andrew, Cameron and Justin; and niece Natalie; and Nana Catherine Grah…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
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Comedian John Mulaney Checks Into Pennsylvania Rehab Center Comedian John Mulaney Checks Into Pennsylvania Rehab Center Comedian John Mulaney Checks Into Pennsylvania Rehab Center
Comedian John Mulaney Checks Into Pennsylvania Rehab Center Comic John Mulaney checked into a Pennsylvania rehab center over the weekend, Page Six reports. Mulaney, 38, will spend 60 days at the unnamed center for alcohol and cocaine addiction, the report says. A source told the outlet that the "Saturday Night Live" alum's family and friends are happy with him getting help and focusing on his health. “His fans know he’s struggled in the past with sobriety, he has talked about it openly," the source said. Unfortunately he has struggled again during the pandemic. “He’s on board with his recovery, he’s not fighting against rehab.” The Emmy Award-win…

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by Cecilia Levine
Norwalk, CT
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Stuck At Home: Addiction Experts Say Watch For Signs Of Alcohol, Drugs Stuck At Home: Addiction Experts Say Watch For Signs Of Alcohol, Drugs Stuck At Home: Addiction Experts Say Watch For Signs Of Alcohol, Drugs
Stuck At Home: Addiction Experts Say Watch For Signs Of Alcohol, Drugs It may seem counterintuitive but teens and tweens at home, possibly even under the watchful eye of remotely working parents, could be using or abusing drugs and/or alcohol as much as before. Addiction experts and someone in recovery from drug addiction suggest moms and dads pay attention to the signs especially now when stress is at its height. Jade (not her real name), 33, of Fairfield County, has been in recovery since 2007 from an addiction to prescription pills and heroin, a drug habit that began when she was just 12. "I broke my ankle and was in so much pain the doctor prescribed me O…

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by Donna Christopher
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
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Around The Schools: Drug Counselor Course Is NY's First, Vets Remind Students Of Pearl Harbor Around The Schools: Drug Counselor Course Is NY's First, Vets Remind Students Of Pearl Harbor Around The Schools: Drug Counselor Course Is NY's First, Vets Remind Students Of Pearl Harbor
Around The Schools: Drug Counselor Course Is NY's First, Vets Remind Students Of Pearl Harbor Here's a New York first: Mahopac High School now offers its students the Substance Abuse, Addiction & Recovery course leading to counselor certification.  It is a viable career in New York, which is fourth, to California, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, for having the most employment options for substance abuse counselors. The elective will start in January and be open to juniors and seniors. It teaches students the facts on substance abuse, addiction, and recovery in their local environment, "so they have a stake in the vitality of it," said the district, noting the philosophy beh…

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by Donna Christopher
Briarcliff, NY
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Get The Facts About Vaping Get The Facts About Vaping Get The Facts About Vaping
Get The Facts About Vaping According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 1,600 cases of lung injury associated with use of an e-cigarette or vaping product have been reported. Vaping products that contain THC (one of the active components of cannabis that affects brain activity), particularly those that have been obtained on the street, are linked to most of the outbreaks. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the CDC have not been able to identify the exact cause or causes of these recent lung injuries but can confirm all of these cases have e-cigarette or vape use in common. Vaping is…

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Massapequa, NY
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NY Law Raising Legal Age To Purchase Tobacco Products Takes Effect NY Law Raising Legal Age To Purchase Tobacco Products Takes Effect NY Law Raising Legal Age To Purchase Tobacco Products Takes Effect
NY Law Raising Legal Age To Purchase Tobacco Products Takes Effect Older teenagers in New York will officially no longer be able to purchase tobacco or e-cigarette products. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the legislation into law on Tuesday, July 16 that raises the minimum sales age for tobacco and e-cigarette products from 18 to 21. The law took effect after 120 days, on Wednesday, Nov. 13. "New York is taking aggressive action to stamp out smoking among teens and children, but tobacco and e-cigarette use still persists thanks to irresponsible corporate marketing campaigns targeting young people," Cuomo said. "By raising the smoking age from 18 to 21…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
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Long Island Teen, Citing Addiction, Sues Vape Company Long Island Teen, Citing Addiction, Sues Vape Company Long Island Teen, Citing Addiction, Sues Vape Company
Long Island Teen, Citing Addiction, Sues Vape Company A Long Island teenager has filed a class-action lawsuit against an e-cigarette company, claiming that it used old school advertising methods to manipulate consumers into using their products. Massapequa resident Shawn Hochhauser, 19, who allegedly began smoking e-cigarettes four years ago, filed a lawsuit this week in federal court in Central Islip, claiming that he didn’t know the product was addictive or contained high levels of nicotine. Hochhauser said that he began smoking JUUL e-cigarettes when he was 15 because he was drawn to the company’s mango-flavored product. He then became addi…

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by Zak Failla
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
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Senate's First Opioid Addiction, Overdose Prevention Hearing Co-Chaired By Carlucci, Harckham Senate's First Opioid Addiction, Overdose Prevention Hearing Co-Chaired By Carlucci, Harckham Senate's First Opioid Addiction, Overdose Prevention Hearing Co-Chaired By Carlucci, Harckham
Senate's First Opioid Addiction, Overdose Prevention Hearing Co-Chaired By Carlucci, Harckham Local state senators hosted the first public hearing on opioids, addiction and overdose prevention. Sen. Pete Harckham, chairman of the Senate Committee on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, co-chairs a Joint Task Force with Sen. David Carlucci, chairman of the Senate Mental Health Committee and Sen. Gustavo Rivera, chairman of the Senate Health Committee. Harckham and Carlucci represent parts of Westchester County and Rivera is from the Bronx, where the opening hearing took place at St. Barnabas Hospital. More than 25 people testified at the first hearing. There will be at least fi…

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by Jon Craig
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Obituaries
'We Will Never Stop Sharing His Story' Says Family Of Randolph Artist Who Battled Addiction 'We Will Never Stop Sharing His Story' Says Family Of Randolph Artist Who Battled Addiction 'We Will Never Stop Sharing His Story' Says Family Of Randolph Artist Who Battled Addiction
'We Will Never Stop Sharing His Story' Says Family Of Randolph Artist Who Battled Addiction Daniel Joseph Wolf of Randolph died on July 9. He was 25 years old. Affectionately known as Danny, he was remembered in his obituary as a talented artist and musician with a big heart. His family is dedicated to keeping his memory alive and helping others who share the struggle of addiction. "Danny struggled with opiate addiction on and off for years and unfortunately lost his battle," his family wrote. "He will be in our hearts forever and we will never stop sharing his story." Danny graduated from Randolph High School in 2012. He was a natural-born artist with a knack for making people …

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by Cecilia Levine
Armonk, NY
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New York Officially Raises Age To Buy Tobacco, E-Cigarettes From 18 to 21 New York Officially Raises Age To Buy Tobacco, E-Cigarettes From 18 to 21 New York Officially Raises Age To Buy Tobacco, E-Cigarettes From 18 to 21
New York Officially Raises Age To Buy Tobacco, E-Cigarettes From 18 to 21 Teenagers in New York will no longer be able to purchase tobacco or e-cigarette products. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the legislation into law on Tuesday, July 16 that raises the minimum sales age for tobacco and e-cigarette products from 18 to 21. "New York is taking aggressive action to stamp out smoking among teens and children, but tobacco and e-cigarette use still persists thanks to irresponsible corporate marketing campaigns targeting young people," Cuomo said.  "By raising the smoking age from 18 to 21, we can stop cigarettes and e-cigarettes from getting into the h…

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by Zak Failla
Newark, NJ
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Scholarship Begun In Memory Of W. Orange Artist Lost To Opioid Addiction Scholarship Begun In Memory Of W. Orange Artist Lost To Opioid Addiction Scholarship Begun In Memory Of W. Orange Artist Lost To Opioid Addiction
Scholarship Begun In Memory Of W. Orange Artist Lost To Opioid Addiction Sammy Rosenblatt was a talented visual artist who died from an opioid overdose in March. He had been battling addiction for years, those who knew him say. Now his family and friends seek to honor the memory of the West Orange High School alumnus. An arts scholarship has been started in his name and the first one was recently awarded to a graduating WOHS student. His family and friends are also raising funds for Shatterproof.org, a group that aids families touched by addiction, as well as preserving his photography, illustrations and other works. The family has started a GoFundMe campaign…

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by Paul Milo
Elizabeth, NJ
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Troubled Comedian And Union Native Artie Lange Arrested Again Troubled Comedian And Union Native Artie Lange Arrested Again Troubled Comedian And Union Native Artie Lange Arrested Again
Troubled Comedian And Union Native Artie Lange Arrested Again Artie Lange, the comedian best known as a sidekick on Howard Stern's radio show, has been arrested for violating the terms of a court-mandated drug rehab program, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said.  Lange, 51, who grew up in Union and lives in Hoboken, has been candid about his struggles with addiction. He was staying at a halfway house in Clinton as part of the program.  Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura told NJ 101.5 that Lange had failed to follow a court-ordered regimen imposed as a condition of his rehab.   "If they don't follow them the court wants to …

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by Paul Milo