"Prescription for Addiction"
Prescription Drugs and Heroin

​Prescription for Addiction sheds light on the growing heroin epidemic currently impacting Staten Island. The production examines the evolution of substance use disorder to this deadly drug, including how recreational drug use and prescription medication can provide a catalyst for heroin use. The play also depicts the emotional effects heroin has had for the families who’s lives have been impacted by a loved one’s battle with substance use disorder. Utilizing research from Tackling Youth Substance Abuse (TYSA), students from Susan E Wagner High School, in conjunction with IlluminArt's Touring Company, strike a delicate balance between information, impact, and age-appropriate dramatic interpretation.
You can't avoid it. 
It's in the news every day.  
It may even be impacting someone you love. 
It's substance use disorder.
"Prescription for Addiction" 
Premiered May 3, 2016
Why "Prescription For Addiction" Empowers Youth

IlluminArt Productions understands that when young people are presented with scenes similar to what they might encounter in real life, and are then shown ways to respond appropriately, it empowers them to resist peer pressure. Parents who see this performance will leave with a real understanding of what their teens might be facing and will become better equipped to handle these types of situations. 
This scene from IlluminArt Productions' original play takes a tongue in cheek look at the "business" of drug dealing featuring Randy Topper, Kristiana Longinotti and Victoria Venezia.
GET HELP FOR Substance Use Disorder

Staten Island Agencies Serving Teens & Adults

Bridge Back to Life *718-447-5700
Camelot 718-981-8117
Community Health Action of Staten Island *718-808-1439
Samaritan Daytop Village 718-981-3136
Staten Island Mental Health Society 718-442-2225
St. Vincent's Services 718-981-7861
YMCA Counseling Services *718-948-3232


Adults-Only Agencies (18 and older)

Project Hospitality *718-273-8409
RUMC/Silberstein Center 718-876-2362
Silver Lake Support Services 718-815-3155
Staten Island University Hospital *718-226-2800

(*outpatient withdrawal management services available)


FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HEROIN - OPIOID USE

http://www.statenislanddruglifeline.com/