The AWARE Drug and Alcohol Community Coalition in Northport is all about “Working Together for a Healthier, Stronger Community.”

New "Please Do Not Vape" Stickers Will Be Displayed in Restrooms at Town of Huntington Parks and Beaches

Fewer people on Long Island and throughout the country are drinking alcohol — but despite the drop, it remains the most widely used and socially accepted drug. Local experts and business owners say younger residents, in particular, are turning away from alcohol in favor of marijuana, alternative medicine and social experiences that don’t revolve around drinking.