Category: Press & News

Piscataway held its first International Overdose Awareness Day on August 15, 2024. Raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support those affected by overdose.

By: Rikki Siegel, Preventionist The 2023-2024 winter season is off to a great start at Wellspring Center for Prevention. Preventionists are teaching all different programs in elementary, middle, and high schools throughout Middlesex and Monmouth Counties. I am so excited to be back at Wellspring after being on maternity leave and was able to jump…

Addiction can have a profound impact on relationships. Whether it is a spouse, parent, child, or friend, addiction can cause feelings of betrayal, anger, and mistrust. It can be difficult to repair these relationships, but it is not impossible. Discover how addiction negatively affects relationships and five ways to repair relationships affected by addiction. How…

Addiction is a complex and challenging disease that can have severe consequences on an individual’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Overcoming addiction is a challenging journey, and seeking help can be even more daunting due to the stigma attached to it. However, reaching out for support is a courageous and necessary step toward recovery.  Understanding…

Technology plays such a significant role in our lives that countless experts and media outlets are constantly debating its efficacy. When it comes to substance misuse prevention, technology is a major asset. Discover how medical professionals have leveraged evolving technology to treat substance use disorder and prevent setbacks for those in recovery. Interventions Dr. Lisa…

Here are helpful tips to create an effective food plan when in recovery from substance abuse.

By: ShaRonda R. Amon, Coalition Coordinator On Saturday, June 4th, Incorruptible Us students from all over NJ attended a statewide summer kickoff event sponsored by New Jersey Prevention Network and Tobacco Free for a Healthy NJ.  Incorruptible Us (IU) is a youth tobacco action group whose goal is to educate youth on the harmful risks…

A roundup of the latest addiction news and policies from the previous week.