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The saddest thing in life is wasted talent, and a former actor named Lillo Brancato hopes he can spread that story far and wide. You might remember this young Yonkers man from the movie “Bronx Tale.” Lillo was just a young man at the time, yet he found himself working with the one and only Robert de Niro. A few years later, however, he was behind bars and charged as an accessory to the murder of a New York City Police officer. Lillo was heavily addicted to drugs and willing to do anything to get his hands on them. suffice it to say, he found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time and soon behind bars. Lillo was released just a few years ago and today, he spends his time counseling other young men who are struggling with addiction or preparing to be released from prison and back into society. This is a great story of paying it forward.
~ Peg O’Connor
How Expensive is Drug Rehab in Yonkers?
When considering alcohol or drug rehab, the cost is one of the main factors that can influence your decision. The cost of drug rehab in Yonkers can vary greatly because it depends on the type of care you need and desire.
Some of these factors include:
Type of rehab (i.e., inpatient vs. outpatient)
Amenities offered
Length of the program, the location of the facility
How Does Yonkers Compare in Alcohol and Drug Use?
Struggling with addiction can be overwhelming, frustrating, lonely, and sometimes deadly. In 2021, the number of overdose deaths in New York surged to more than 5,800.1
If you or someone you love is battling with a substance use disorder or alcohol misuse, you may feel there is no hope for recovery—but there is help within reach. If you are looking for accredited alcohol or drug rehab centers in Yonkers, there are over 800 options available to you.2

In 2019, 2.8% (approximately 468,000) residents abused prescription painkillers in New York.1

0.5% ( approximately 87,000) of residents had an opioid use disorder,

2.8% of residents (approximately 465,000) had an illicit drug use disorder

5.2% (approximately 867,000) residents had an alcohol use disorder.1
Drug and Alcohol Laws in Yonkers
In Yonkers, New York, if you are arrested for possessing illegal drugs, you can be charged with anything from a misdemeanor to a more serious felony. You can also receive a fine of up to $100,000 and a 20-year prison sentence depending on how much of the illegal drug you possess and whether you have the intent to sell or not.
Driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs and alcohol is a serious crime in Yonkers. A first offense may result in a $750 fine and a revocation of your license for a year. Subsequent offenses can result in up to a seven-year prison sentence, a $10,000 fine, and a revocation of your license for at least 18 months.
New York has a 911 Good Samaritan law that allows people to call 911 to save a person who is experiencing an overdose without fear of prosecution for drug-related offenses. This law is intended to save the lives of those who may have otherwise died during an overdose.
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Resources
- Continuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York. (n.d.). Office of the New York State Comptroller.
- FindTreatment.gov. (n.d.). FindTreatment.gov.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2020). Behavioral Health Barometer: New York, Volume 6: Indicators as measured through the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health and the National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services. HHS Publication No. SMA–20–Baro–19–NY. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
- de Andrade, D., Elphinston, R., Quinn, C., Allan, J., & Hides, L. (2019). The effectiveness of residential treatment services for individuals with substance use disorders: A systematic review. Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Volume 201, Pages 227-235.
- Di Lorenzo, R., Galliani, A., Ferri, P., Landi, G., & Guicciardi, A. (2014). A retrospective analysis focusing on a group of patients with dual diagnosis treated by both mental health and substance use services. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 1479.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2022). Medication-Assisted Treatment. SAMSHA.
- Kenny BJ, Preuss CV. (2021). Pharmacy Prescription Requirements. StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2022). Buprenorphine.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2022). Naltrexone.
- National Library of Medicine. (2017). Disulfiram. MedLine Plus.
- Hunter, K., & Ochoa, R. 2006. Acasmprosat (Campral) for Treatment of Alcoholism. American Family Physician, 74(4), 645-646.