Health & Emergency Alerts - Archive
- Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages - NYS OASAS and NYSDOH Health Advisory - highlights the issue of caffeinated alcoholic beverages, provides guidance and identifies resources available for helping to prevent injuries and deaths associated with alcohol misuse and abuse. (posted 12/9/10)
- Deadly Fentanyl - The extreme potency of fentanyl makes the margin for error in its use incredibly small. (posted 11/17/10)
- Contaminated Cocaine Update - A new adverse
consequence to use has been reported - ANCA vasculitis. (posted 10/20/10)
K2 Health Alert - Legal alternatives to marijuana are being used in increasing numbers across the United States. Various formulations are being sold under names such as: K2 Incense, Spice, Blonde, Summit, Standard and Citron. (posted 8/20/10)
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Ultram (tramadol hydrochloride), Ultracet (tramadol hydrochloride/acetaminophen) label change and enhanced warnings (posted 5/27/10)
- FDA Approves New Formulation For OxyContin - It is intended to prevent the opioid medication from being cut, broken, chewed, crushed or dissolved to release more medication. (posted 4/11/10)
- Contaminated Heroin Health Alert - We have received notice that heroin found in Scotland has been contaminated with anthrax. (posted 1/27/10)
- Soma Health Alert - Soma (Carisoprodol) abuse has escalated in the last decade in the United States. (posted 1/27/10)
- Health Advisory - Contaminated Cocaine - Dire warnings reported by the Departments of Health in New Mexico, Delaware and Canada as a result of contaminated cocaine. (posted 10/27/09)
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Health Advisory - Updated Influenza Interim Recommendations for the use of antiviral medications in treatment and prevention for the 2009-2010 season. (posted 12/7/09)
- Disaster planning and response - compilation of helpful resources and websites for providers and the public. (Posted 10/31/06)
- At Least 17 People Have Died From Fentanyl Drug Overdose in New York City - A press release from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. (Posted 8/30/06)
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Flooding Continues to Pose Risks to New Yorkers - NYS Department of Health Commissioner cautions New Yorkers to remain vigilant to protect their health and safety in the aftermath of recent flooding in many parts of the state. (Posted 7/24/06)
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Meningitis - This alert was developed to educate the chemical dependence provider community because of the increase in cases of meningitis in the Brooklyn area during the last 6 months. (Posted 7/13/06)
- Pandemic Avian Flu - This fact sheet provides basic information about a pandemic and addresses concerns about the Avian influenza (bird flu). (Posted 7/7/06)
- SAMHSA Alerts Field to Dangerous Drug Combo - A combination of street drugs taken together (the addition of fentanyl to heroin or cocaine) is having a lethal effect in many communities across the country. SAMHSA provides a press release, letter from CSAT Director and a fact sheet. Briefing based on Fentanyl-Laced Heroin Demand Reduction Forum July 28, 2006. (Posted 8/16/06)