The world is forever changing! Today's news is old news, so it is our responsibility to keep our school, home, and community life connected. I have posted below some articles that elaborate on today's tends and what we all need to be aware of in order to best support our youth. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out!
Please visit: https://asapnj.org/resources/ for additional resources to help support your families needs.
Please visit: https://asapnj.org/resources/ for additional resources to help support your families needs.
March 20th to the 26th is National Drug and Alcohol Week. The purpose of this week is to help share facts about drugs, alcohol, and addiction with our families and community members. Prevention and early intervention strategies can reduce the impact of substance use and mental disorders. Prevention activities work to educate and support individuals and communities to prevent the use and misuse of drugs and the development of substance use disorders. Please review the attachments below. Should questions arise please reach me as I am happy to discuss and support our community.
I want to continue to make an effort to raise awareness and promote the issues of substance use, misuse, and abuse that could take place in our community. Knowledge is power and it is important to be "in the know" of today's trends.
I want to continue to make an effort to raise awareness and promote the issues of substance use, misuse, and abuse that could take place in our community. Knowledge is power and it is important to be "in the know" of today's trends.
Prevention is Key is dedicated to the promotion of health and well being of our community, prevention substance abuse, addiction, violence and related issues through heightened awareness, advocacy, education, programs, services, information and referrals.
Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey
FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray
READ MORE ON FDA.GOV Narcan can save lives.
For additional information and to see a demonstration on how to use it watch this Knock Out Opioid Abuse Learning Series webinar: WATCH THE DEMO
A Narcan how-to from the New York Times: VISIT THE NY TIMES
READ MORE ON FDA.GOV Narcan can save lives.
For additional information and to see a demonstration on how to use it watch this Knock Out Opioid Abuse Learning Series webinar: WATCH THE DEMO
A Narcan how-to from the New York Times: VISIT THE NY TIMES
JUST THINK TWICE: get the facts about drugs at https://www.justthinktwice.gov/
DEA National Rx Take Back Day.
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I would like to share this flyer with you all to encourage not only you but your friends and family to safely dispose of unneeded medications; 50% of people who misused prescription painkillers got them from a friend or family member. Passaic County now has 18 Drop Box locations.
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Talk They Hear You Campaign
Helps parents and caregivers start talking to their children early about the dangers of alcohol.
Helps parents and caregivers start talking to their children early about the dangers of alcohol.
The “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign aims to reduce underage drinking and substance use among youths under the age of 21 by providing parents and caregivers with information and resources they need to address alcohol and other drug use with their children early.
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Download the APP! The app will help parents practice bringing up the topic of alcohol and other drugs, learn the right questions to ask, and get ideas to keep the conversation going.
Please visit their website for more resources!
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Resources
Parenting to Prevent Childhood Alcohol Use |
Marijuana Facts for Parents and Youth |
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Talk with Teens About E-cigs: Tip Sheet for Parents |
Vaping... "New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act." |
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Vaping: What You Need to Know And How to Talk to Your Kids About Vaping
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Knock Out Opioid Abuse: Parent Guide
KNOW the Facts about Opioids and Opioid Misuse
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