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James Cusack Receives 2010 Governor's Lifetime Service Award

State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo today announced that James Cusack, president and founder of Veritas Villa in Kerhonkson, is the recipient of the 2010 Governors Lifetime Service Award. The award was presented by the Commissioner at the Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers of New York States Annual Conference this week in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

New State Website and PSA Lauched - Talk2Prevent.com

New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo today announced a new state website, "Talk2Prevent.com," and public service announcement to help parents talk to kids about the dangers of underage drinking. The parent campaign was unveiled at the Addictions Care Center of Albany's 2nd Annual Start Smart Field Day, celebrating 16 years of providing substance abuse prevention education to area schools.

OASAS Announces Statewide Comprehensive Plan 2010-2014

OASAS is pleased to announce the release of the agencys Statewide Comprehensive Plan 2010-2014. The Plan was developed in accordance with Section 5.07 of Mental Hygiene Law. It provides information about OASAS strategic directions, current initiatives, and recent achievements. The Plan also has information about the nature and extent of substance use and gambling disorders; the network of prevention, treatment and recovery programs that addresses these disorders; and the outcomes achieved by these programs.

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