Treatment Alternatives
For those charged with felony drug crimes, an effective drug treatment program can mean the difference between repeated contacts with the criminal justice system and the ability to lead a productive, law-abiding life. Together with the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office, the Special Narcotics Prosecutor's Office (SNP) pioneered offering alternatives to incarceration more than 20 years ago. SNP's Alternative Sentencing Division has successfully worked with thousands of individuals for over 20 years.

Paths to Recovery
Through SNP's Drug Treatment Alternatives to Prison (DTAP) programs, highly experienced staff members evaluate eligibility to identify those likely to reap the benefits of treatment programs. Beginning in 2009, the New York State Legislature empowered judges to place defendants in court-sponsored diversion programs. SNP continues to offer its expertise in screening and monitoring. When individuals enter treatment through one of these paths, their sentences are deferred. Upon successful completion, charges may be dismissed. For those who commit a new crime, the original sentence may be imposed.

Text, talk, chat: 24-hour hotline for stress, anxiety, depression, or drug and alcohol use

Crisis Intervention: 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355), Press 2

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Every day, we protect and promote the health of 8 million New Yorkers. Our work is broad-ranging. You see us in the inspection grades of dining establishments, the licenses dogs wear, the low- to no-cost health clinics in your neighborhood and the birth certificates for our youngest New Yorkers.

New York State's 24/7 problem gambling and chemical dependency hotline.The New York State problem gambling and chemical dependency HOPEline  provides high quality, responsive information, and referral services via phone and text message to callers throughout New York State experiencing substance abuse and problem gambling. 

Office of Addiction Services and Supports

In response to the crisis, the opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone is widely available in New York City.

The New York State 911 Good Samaritan Law allows people to call 911 without fear of arrest if they are having a drug or alcohol overdose that requires emergency medical care or if they witness someone overdosing.

Learn what can be done about overdose and related harms.

NIDA is the lead federal agency supporting scientific research on drug use and its consequences.

SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.

Dedication to upholding the Constitution of the United States and the Rule of Law.

Helping families and communities come together to address problem substance use.

Empowers youth and adults with factual information about drugs so they can make informed decisions and live drug-free.

This is about us, together. Working to get the facts out around smoking, vaping and opioids. And to keep the industries that make them in check.

This is about us, together. Working to get the facts out around smoking, vaping and opioids. And to keep the industries that make them in check.