Phone: 516-361-6540 Email: info@awareli.org
Welcome to the AWARE
Drug and Alcohol Community Coalition
"Working Together for a Healthier, Stronger Community"
OUR MISSION
To promote the well-being of our youth by preventing substance misuse, supporting mental wellbeing, and empowering community members through education, stigma reduction, and expanded outreach to create a healthier tomorrow.
Suffolk County Strengthens Protections
Against Flavored Nicotine Products
We thank Stephanie Bontempi for her leadership and commitment to supporting youth substance misuse prevention and community health. This legislation strengthens local efforts to reduce youth access to flavored nicotine products and supports a healthier future for our communities.
In January 2026, Suffolk County Government adopted Local Law No. 3-2026 to strengthen existing regulations by prohibiting the storage, distribution, and non-retail sale of banned flavored liquid nicotine products. The law helps close regulatory gaps, reduce youth access to nicotine products, and support ongoing community prevention efforts. efforts.
Community Resources
Addiction impacts the people you love and care about. It also affects our Long Island Community in which we are involved.
The social impact of addiction results in concerns ranging from unsafe workplaces to a toxic work environment for all.
As a community, we must work together to educate people, especially those who are at a great risk of addiction.
The best way to avoid the social effects of addiction in the community is to prevent addiction altogether.
If you find yourself in a position and need help, we are here for you.
