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Dr. Chinazo Cunningham

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Official account of the Commissioner of the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports @NYSOASAS

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Don’t miss our 30-minute TV special going on now during #NationalPreventionWeek. You’ll learn about fentanyl, stigma, and the addiction workforce. Get the schedule and tune in! 📺 oasas.ny.gov/nys-oasas-30-m… #EveryStepOfTheWay #AddictionTheNextStep

Don’t miss our 30-minute TV special going on now during #NationalPreventionWeek. You’ll learn about fentanyl, stigma, and the addiction workforce. Get the schedule and tune in! 📺 oasas.ny.gov/nys-oasas-30-m…
#EveryStepOfTheWay #AddictionTheNextStep
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Despite a decrease in the diagnosis of substance use disorder among young people, more youth are dying from overdoses. In our latest podcast episode, find out what's being done to help young people. oasas.ny.gov/next-step #AddictionTheNextStep

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Public Advisory: Another potent sedative, medetomidine, is now appearing in the illicit drug supply. Read the full advisory on our website at oasas.ny.gov/advisory-may-3…. ⚠ #EveryStepOfTheWay

Public Advisory: Another potent sedative, medetomidine, is now appearing in the illicit drug supply. Read the full advisory on our website at oasas.ny.gov/advisory-may-3…. ⚠ #EveryStepOfTheWay
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Pride month is a time to celebrate diversity and recognize our lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer communities. We're committed to equality and inclusivity for all and proudly stand with the LGBTQ+ community this month and every month. ♥ #EveryStepOfTheWay #PrideMonth2024

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The Erie County Medical Office received reports of 7 overdose-related deaths in 6 hours on June 17, 2024. Early reports indicate cocaine. Although it is still being determined here, fentanyl is being mixed with substances. Get free naloxone + test strips: oasas.ny.gov

The Erie County Medical Office received reports of 7 overdose-related deaths in 6 hours on June 17, 2024. Early reports indicate cocaine. Although it is still being determined here, fentanyl is being mixed with substances. Get free naloxone + test strips: oasas.ny.gov
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OASAS celebrates and honors Juneteenth, the day commemorating the end of slavery. We continue to strive for a more inclusive and equitable society. 💛🖤💗 #Juneteenth #EveryStepOfTheWay

OASAS celebrates and honors Juneteenth, the day commemorating the end of slavery. We continue to strive for a more inclusive and equitable society. 💛🖤💗 #Juneteenth #EveryStepOfTheWay
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Seven lives were lost in six hours to overdoses in Erie County. Join us for our latest podcast episode as we explore this urgent and distressing situation.🎧oasas.ny.gov/alert-7-overdo… #AddictionTheNextStep

Seven lives were lost in six hours to overdoses in Erie County. Join us for our latest podcast episode as we explore this urgent and distressing situation.🎧oasas.ny.gov/alert-7-overdo… #AddictionTheNextStep
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Check out our new Addiction Data Bulletin: -learn why helping keep people in treatment is important -terminating treatment is associated with an extraordinarily high risk of overdose death -incorporating a harm reduction approach is key NYS OASAS oasas.ny.gov/system/files/d…

Check out our new Addiction Data Bulletin:
-learn why helping keep people in treatment is important 
-terminating treatment is associated with an extraordinarily high risk of overdose death 
-incorporating a harm reduction approach is key

 <a href="/NYSOASAS/">NYS OASAS</a> 

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We want to hear from you! Join us for our Strategic Plan webinar on July 29 at 10 a.m. or July 31 at noon. Visit our website to register, review the draft strategic plan for 2025-2029, and provide your input at any time! oasas.ny.gov/strategic-plan. 🌟 #EveryStepOfTheWay

We want to hear from you! Join us for our Strategic Plan webinar on July 29 at 10 a.m. or July 31 at noon. Visit our website to register, review the draft strategic plan for 2025-2029, and provide your input at any time! oasas.ny.gov/strategic-plan. 🌟 #EveryStepOfTheWay
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Check out our new webpage that has everything you want to know about scholarships for becoming an addiction professional! Work in the field of addiction & save lives! Addiction Professionals Scholarship Program | Office of Addiction Services and Supports oasas.ny.gov/addiction-prof…

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We're grateful for your support of the "Addiction: The Next Step" podcast. To meet the needs of more people we're now providing video content and transcripts. Plus, a new Spanish-language podcast is coming soon! 🎧🎙#AddictionTheNextStep #InternationalPodcastDay

We're grateful for your support of the "Addiction: The Next Step" podcast. To meet the needs of more people we're now providing video content and transcripts. Plus, a new Spanish-language podcast is coming soon! 🎧🎙#AddictionTheNextStep #InternationalPodcastDay
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I’m honored and humbled to join National Academy of Medicine. I’m grateful for my mentors and colleagues who pushed and supported me, provided opportunities, and of course contributed to all the work to improve the lives of people with addiction.

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We appreciated the opportunity to have Dr. Chinazo Cunningham tour the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe to explore ways to enhance addiction and prevention services for the Akwesasne community. We're excited about the potential collaboration and appreciate the photos from our visit! Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe

We appreciated the opportunity to have <a href="/DrChinazoOASAS/">Dr. Chinazo Cunningham</a> tour the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe to explore ways to enhance addiction and prevention services for the Akwesasne community. We're excited about the potential collaboration and appreciate the photos from our visit! <a href="/srm_tribe/">Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe</a>
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Discover the progress made in addiction support services over the past year and plans for 2025. Tune in to "OASAS: A Year of Impact" on our website or wherever you get your podcasts. #AddictionTheNextStep oasas.ny.gov/oasas-year-imp… 🎙🎧

Discover the progress made in addiction support services over the past year and plans for 2025. Tune in to "OASAS: A Year of Impact" on our website or wherever you get your podcasts. #AddictionTheNextStep oasas.ny.gov/oasas-year-imp… 🎙🎧
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It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of gambling during March Madness and Sweet 16. But if you think you may be gambling too much, take a pause. Visit our website to take a survey and find out how much is too much. oasas.ny.gov/gambling #MarchMadness

It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of gambling during March Madness and Sweet 16. But if you think you may be gambling too much, take a pause. Visit our website to take a survey and find out how much is too much. oasas.ny.gov/gambling #MarchMadness
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I loved hearing about all of the great prevention and recovery efforts happening in Orange County. The CASAC scholarship program funded by opioid settlement funds is particularly popular and successful!

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An important conversation took place today about the opioid and overdose crisis in NYS at the Prescription for Progress event at the Hearst Media Center, featuring Dr. Chinazo Cunningham and Times Union Editor Casey Seiler. #EveryStepOfTheWay

An important conversation took place today about the opioid and overdose crisis in NYS at the Prescription for Progress event at the Hearst Media Center, featuring <a href="/DrChinazoOASAS/">Dr. Chinazo Cunningham</a> and <a href="/timesunion/">Times Union</a> Editor Casey Seiler. #EveryStepOfTheWay
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A new opioid treatment program opened today in Elmhurst, Queens, at 4006 Warren Street, offering outpatient services for addiction. Dr. Chinazo Cunningham attended the PAC Program ribbon-cutting. 🎉

A new opioid treatment program opened today in Elmhurst, Queens, at 4006 Warren Street, offering outpatient services for addiction. <a href="/DrChinazoOASAS/">Dr. Chinazo Cunningham</a> attended the PAC Program ribbon-cutting. 🎉
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Happy National Nurses Day! OASAS honors the extraordinary contributions of nurses across our addiction services system and the entire healthcare community. "Their dedication, skill, and empathy make a profound difference every day," said Dr. Chinazo Cunningham. 🩺 #NationalNursesDay

Happy National Nurses Day! OASAS honors the extraordinary contributions of nurses across our addiction services system and the entire healthcare community. "Their dedication, skill, and empathy make a profound difference every day," said <a href="/DrChinazoOASAS/">Dr. Chinazo Cunningham</a>. 🩺 #NationalNursesDay