{"id":44846,"date":"2018-09-26T15:19:19","date_gmt":"2018-09-26T19:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smart-union.org\/?p=44846"},"modified":"2018-09-26T15:19:19","modified_gmt":"2018-09-26T19:19:19","slug":"unions-stopping-addiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smart-union.org\/unions-stopping-addiction\/","title":{"rendered":"Unions Stopping Addiction","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>by Bill Salvatore<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Local 28 SMART MAP Director<\/em><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nAt a park in Flushing, N.Y., Local 28 took a swing at striking out addiction by hosting a softball tournament highlighting the issue.<br \/>\nThe opioid epidemic has been declared a national health crisis, with Hydrocodone, Oxycontin, Vicodin and Fentanyl starting as pain medication that can progress to addiction. Opioid overdoses have passed auto accidents as the #1 cause of accidental death in the U.S.<br \/>\nSMART has not escaped the crisis that\u2019s affecting our members, and their sons, daughters, spouses, neighbors and co-workers. In response, the International has enhanced SMART MAP peer assistance and SMOHIT\u2019s permanent, professionally staffed hotline (see facing page).<br \/>\nLocals are also battling the issue, and, as one member put it, \u201cWhen something needs to be done, Local 28 steps into the batter\u2019s box.\u201d<br \/>\nLocal 28, Philadelphia SM Local 19\u2014with its own strong apprentice awareness program\u2014and eight other N.Y. building trade unions fielded teams for this vital cause.<br \/>\nAll proceeds ere directly donated to The Villa Veritas Foundation, which has provided drug and alcohol addiction treatment for communities, union members and first responders for more than 45 years.<br \/>\nParticipating providers Seafield, Long Island Center for Recovery, Bridge Back to Life and Geisinger Marworth were also there, handing out literature and assuring members and families that help is available.<br \/>\nFamilies In Support of Treatment and Narcotics Anonymous brought their common message, \u201cyou\u2019re not alone.\u201d City Councilman Roy Lanceman stopped by to lend support.<br \/>\nThis was the first such N.Y. event with Union members, their families and treatment providers all getting together under one umbrella.<br \/>\nThe purpose was serious; so was the tournament. Even a 90-minute rain delay didn\u2019t dampen spirits. In the semi-finals, SM Local 19 beat SM Local 28 and Local 3 Electricians took a close game from Local 638 Steam Fitters. Local 3 Electricians edged Local 19 for the crown. Local 28 said, \u201cWe\u2019ll get \u2018em next year.\u201c<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by Bill Salvatore Local 28 SMART MAP Director &nbsp; At a park in Flushing, N.Y., Local 28 took a swing at striking out addiction by hosting a softball tournament highlighting the issue. 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