04/20/2026
Today, on 4/20, a day often associated with cannabis use - we came together to shift the conversation. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this important press conference and for standing with us in raising awareness. We are especially grateful to our speakers & attendees for their leadership and commitment:
Dr. Edmond Hakimi, D.O., Medical Director, Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research
Steve Chassman, LCSW, CASAC, Vice President of Organizational Development, Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research
Ed Romaine, Suffolk County Executive
Errol Toulon, Jr., Suffolk County Sheriff
Ray Tierney, Suffolk County District Attorney
William Doherty, Suffolk County Police Chief of Department
John Venza, LCSW-R, LMHC, Outreach Vice President
Jerry Halpin, Riverhead Town Supervisor
Ann Welker, Suffolk County Legislator
Alisa McMorris, Andrew McMorris Foundation
Valerie St. Barnard, Deer Park Community Coalition
Together, we’re working to raise awareness around the growing impact of cannabis use disorder, cannabis-induced psychosis, and drugged driving, and to protect the health and safety of our communities.