Resources
Call 911 in the case of an overdose or medical emergency.
It is important to have trained medical professionals assess the condition of the overdosing person.
Hatzolah
718-387-1750
Misaskim
718-854-4548
Chesed Shel Emes
718-436-2121
Gas Emergency
718-643-4050
Poison Control
718-854-5200
Crown Heights 71st Precinct
718-735-0511
421 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Crown Heights 77th Precinct
718-735-0611
127 Utica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
NYS Child Abuse and Maltreatment Register
Mandated reporters: 1-800-635-1522
General public: 1-800-342-3720
Crime Stoppers
1-800-577-TIPS
Organized Crime Control Bureau
1-888-374-DRUG
Sex Crimes Report Line
1-212-267-RAPE
Terrorism Tips Hotline
1-866-SAFENYS
Bellevue Hospital
462 1st Ave. (Cor. E 27 St.) NYC
212-562-4141
Beth Israel Hospital
281 1st Ave., Cor 16th St., NYC
212-420-2000
Columbia Presbyterian
622 W 168 St. NYC
212-305-2500
Coney Island Hospital
2601 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11235
718-616-3000
Downstate Medical Center
445 Lenox Rd. Brooklyn NY
718-270-1000
Kingsbrook Hospital
585 Schenectady Ave. Brooklyn NY
718-604-5000
Beth Israel — Kings Highway
3201 Kings Highway, Brooklyn NY
718-252-3000
Lenox Hill Hospital
100 E. 77 St., NYC
212-434-2000
Hospital for Joint Diseases
301 E. 17 St. & 2nd Ave., NYC
212-598-6000
Long Island College (LICH)
339 Hicks St., Brooklyn
718-780-1000
Long Island Jewish (LIJ)
270-05 76 Ave. New Hyde Park, Queens
718-470-3000
Memorial Sloan-Kettering
275 York Ave. bet. 67 & 68th St NYC
212-639-2000
Maimonides Hospital
4802 10th Ave. Brooklyn NY
718-283-6000
New York Cornell
525 E. 68 St., NYC
212-746-5454
Mount Sinai Hospital
1450 Madison Ave
212-241-6500
NYU Medical Center
560 1st Ave bet. 31 & 34 St. NYC
212-263-7300
Turning Point of Tampa
6227 Sheldon Road, Tampa, Florida 33615
Toll Free: 800-397-3006
World-wide: 813-882-3003
Alcohol
Excessive alcohol use, including underage drinking and binge drinking, can increase a person’s risk of developing serious health problems, including brain and liver damage, heart disease, hypertension, and fetal damage in pregnant women.
For information on alcohol facts and its effects on your brain and body, visit the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
For information about alcohol use disorders, see the Mental and Substance Use Disorders topic.
Opioids
Opioids are a class of drugs with a high potential for misuse and addiction. Repeated use greatly increases the risk of developing an opioid use disorder.
According to the CDC, approximately 54,000 people died from opioid overdose in 2024 — a significant decline from previous years, largely driven by wider availability of Naloxone. However, opioid overdose remains the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18–44.
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid up to 100 times more potent than morphine, is involved in the majority of opioid overdose deaths. Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose — free kits are available through Operation Survival.
Tobacco
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, killing more than 480,000 Americans every year — about one in five deaths annually.
Smoking causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). For every person who dies from smoking, at least 30 people live with a serious smoking-related illness.
Over 16 million Americans currently live with a disease caused by smoking. Quitting before age 40 reduces the risk of dying from a smoking-related disease by about 90%.
Stimulants
Stimulants increase alertness, attention, heart rate, and blood pressure. They include amphetamines, cocaine, methamphetamines, and prescription ADHD medications.
Improper use of stimulants can lead to hostility, paranoia, psychotic symptoms, irregular heartbeat, heart failure, and seizures.
For more information visit SAMHSA.gov.
Marijuana
Marijuana is the most commonly used controlled substance in the United States. While legal for adults 21+ in New York State, it remains illegal for minors and carries significant health risks, particularly for young people whose brains are still developing.
Heavy cannabis use is associated with cognitive problems, increased risk of mental illness, and memory and learning difficulties. The earlier use begins, the greater the risk of lasting effects.
For more information visit SAMHSA.gov.
K2
In New York State, it is illegal to possess, sell, offer to sell, or manufacture synthetic cannabinoids.
K2 refers to man-made mind-altering chemicals sprayed on plant material or sold as liquids for e-cigarettes. These chemicals are not derived from the marijuana plant and can be far more dangerous.
People who use synthetic cannabinoids have been taken to emergency rooms with severe effects including:
- Rapid heart rate
- Vomiting
- Violent behavior
- Suicidal thoughts
K2 is sold under brand names including: Spice, AK-47, Geeked up, Smacked, Green Giant Scooby Snax, Red Giant, Mr. Bad Guy, iBlown, and Trippy.
Emergency Contacts
Call 911 in the case of an overdose or medical emergency.
It is important to have trained medical professionals assess the condition of the overdosing person.
Hatzolah
718-387-1750
Misaskim
718-854-4548
Chesed Shel Emes
718-436-2121
Gas Emergency
718-643-4050
Poison Control
718-854-5200
Crown Heights 71st Precinct
718-735-0511
421 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Crown Heights 77th Precinct
718-735-0611
127 Utica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
NYS Child Abuse and Maltreatment Register
Mandated reporters: 1-800-635-1522
General public: 1-800-342-3720
Crime Stoppers
1-800-577-TIPS
Organized Crime Control Bureau
1-888-374-DRUG
Sex Crimes Report Line
1-212-267-RAPE
Terrorism Tips Hotline
1-866-SAFENYS
Hospitals
Bellevue Hospital
462 1st Ave. (Cor. E 27 St.) NYC
212-562-4141
Beth Israel Hospital
281 1st Ave., Cor 16th St., NYC
212-420-2000
Columbia Presbyterian
622 W 168 St. NYC
212-305-2500
Coney Island Hospital
2601 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11235
718-616-3000
Downstate Medical Center
445 Lenox Rd. Brooklyn NY
718-270-1000
Kingsbrook Hospital
585 Schenectady Ave. Brooklyn NY
718-604-5000
Beth Israel — Kings Highway
3201 Kings Highway, Brooklyn NY
718-252-3000
Lenox Hill Hospital
100 E. 77 St., NYC
212-434-2000
Hospital for Joint Diseases
301 E. 17 St. & 2nd Ave., NYC
212-598-6000
Long Island College (LICH)
339 Hicks St., Brooklyn
718-780-1000
Long Island Jewish (LIJ)
270-05 76 Ave. New Hyde Park, Queens
718-470-3000
Memorial Sloan-Kettering
275 York Ave. bet. 67 & 68th St NYC
212-639-2000
Maimonides Hospital
4802 10th Ave. Brooklyn NY
718-283-6000
New York Cornell
525 E. 68 St., NYC
212-746-5454
Mount Sinai Hospital
1450 Madison Ave
212-241-6500
NYU Medical Center
560 1st Ave bet. 31 & 34 St. NYC
212-263-7300
Turning Point of Tampa
6227 Sheldon Road, Tampa, Florida 33615
Toll Free: 800-397-3006
World-wide: 813-882-3003
Substances Information
Alcohol
Excessive alcohol use, including underage drinking and binge drinking, can increase a person’s risk of developing serious health problems, including brain and liver damage, heart disease, hypertension, and fetal damage in pregnant women.
For information on alcohol facts and its effects on your brain and body, visit the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
For information about alcohol use disorders, see the Mental and Substance Use Disorders topic.
Opioids
Opioids are a class of drugs with a high potential for misuse and addiction. Repeated use greatly increases the risk of developing an opioid use disorder.
According to the CDC, approximately 54,000 people died from opioid overdose in 2024 — a significant decline from previous years, largely driven by wider availability of Naloxone. However, opioid overdose remains the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18–44.
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid up to 100 times more potent than morphine, is involved in the majority of opioid overdose deaths. Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose — free kits are available through Operation Survival.
Tobacco
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, killing more than 480,000 Americans every year — about one in five deaths annually.
Smoking causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). For every person who dies from smoking, at least 30 people live with a serious smoking-related illness.
Over 16 million Americans currently live with a disease caused by smoking. Quitting before age 40 reduces the risk of dying from a smoking-related disease by about 90%.
Stimulants
Stimulants increase alertness, attention, heart rate, and blood pressure. They include amphetamines, cocaine, methamphetamines, and prescription ADHD medications.
Improper use of stimulants can lead to hostility, paranoia, psychotic symptoms, irregular heartbeat, heart failure, and seizures.
For more information visit SAMHSA.gov.
Marijuana
Marijuana is the most commonly used controlled substance in the United States. While legal for adults 21+ in New York State, it remains illegal for minors and carries significant health risks, particularly for young people whose brains are still developing.
Heavy cannabis use is associated with cognitive problems, increased risk of mental illness, and memory and learning difficulties. The earlier use begins, the greater the risk of lasting effects.
For more information visit SAMHSA.gov.
K2
In New York State, it is illegal to possess, sell, offer to sell, or manufacture synthetic cannabinoids.
K2 refers to man-made mind-altering chemicals sprayed on plant material or sold as liquids for e-cigarettes. These chemicals are not derived from the marijuana plant and can be far more dangerous.
People who use synthetic cannabinoids have been taken to emergency rooms with severe effects including:
- Rapid heart rate
- Vomiting
- Violent behavior
- Suicidal thoughts
K2 is sold under brand names including: Spice, AK-47, Geeked up, Smacked, Green Giant Scooby Snax, Red Giant, Mr. Bad Guy, iBlown, and Trippy.