The Pederson-Krag Center's Chemical Dependency outpatient programs have well over 20 years of treatment experience and serve residents of Suffolk County The programs are licensed by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, and provide treatment to individuals and significant others We view chemical dependency as a progressive and pervasive disease that can affect every aspect of a person's life It can interfere with work, family stability and social relationships and impair physical and emotional health Legal and emotional problems are common If untreated, chemical dependency can lead to devastating consequences not only for the chemically dependent person but for the significant others in his or her life