Gambling Addiction

Five Addictions Professionals Honored for Saving Lives
September 20 Is Addictions Professionals Day
by New York State Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services
ALBANY, NY (09/17/2010)(readMedia)-- New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo today announced the recipients of New York's annual addictions professionals' awards, individuals whose work prevents substance abuse and offers the hope of recovery to the 2.5 million New Yorkers suffering from drug, alcohol or gambling addiction.

Governor David A. Paterson proclaimed September 20 as Addictions Professionals Day throughout New York to acknowledge the professionals who have dedicated their lives to saving lives through Prevention, Treatment and Recovery.

Commissioner Carpenter-Palumbo said, "The hard work and dedication of addiction professionals exemplifies the highest level of excellence and quality service to the 110,000 New Yorkers served each day. Through their compassion, commitment and expertise, countless individuals and families suffering from addiction are offered the hope for long-term recovery."

Addictions Professionals Day acknowledges the 35,000 paid and volunteer health care professionals who are making the addictions field a "profession of choice."