Category: Coalition

Making a Difference in Your Community: An Interview With Ayush Desai from S.T.A.A.N.D  Teen vaping and substance use continue to be pressing concerns for families, schools, and communities across New Jersey. While prevention efforts often focus on adult-led education and policy initiatives, young people themselves can be powerful advocates for change. In Piscataway, two high…

By: Ethan Lin In Part 1 of this series, we explored the rise of vaping among teens, debunking myths about its safety and highlighting the addictive nature and health risks associated with e-cigarettes. In Part 2, we delve deeper into how vaping companies strategically target young people through appealing flavors, unique designs, and social media…

By: Ethan Lin Vapes, also known as “E-Cigs,” have been growing in popularity during the past few years, catching the attention of many teens. Marketing campaigns often reach middle and high school students as they can be especially susceptible to trying addictive substances, such as alcohol and vaping. There are various types of vapes that…

New Jersey’s Naloxone365 program will increase Narcan access by allowing pharmacies to provide free Naloxone without a prescription to anyone age 14 and up.

World Mental Health Day is an initiative that is celebrated annually on October 10 to raise awareness about the importance of good mental health. One in eight people worldwide are living with a mental health condition. Adolescents and young adults are battling with issues like depression and anxiety every day.  There are also cultural factors…

Incorruptible US proudly joined LMTI Summer Leadership Camp to help teens build leadership skills, form lasting friendships, and make a positive community impact.

Spoiler Alert: Neither Is Good for You By: Ethan Lin, age 14 Young people may turn to either smoking or vaping due to stress, peer pressure, what they see in social media, and more. However, all the reasons lead to the same effect of addiction and declining health.  Smoking cigarettes and vaping are both bad,…

By Tanvi Narava, Piscataway High School Senior After almost losing a loved one to an overdose, I recognized the lack of awareness of how to intervene in an opioid overdose. After talking with local emergency rescue squad members in Middlesex County, who had emphasized their concern about the lack of Narcan in community members’ homes,…

Leftover medications kept inside the home can pose a risk to both family and guests. Here’s how to safely store your medication and properly dispose of it.

The Dunellen Municipal Alliance hosted their 6th Annual Overdose Awareness Ceremony at Washington Memorial Park.

A recap of our first Coalition for Healthy Communities meeting of 2022, including some exciting events we have coming up for the year.