Category: Prevention Today

Community-based prevention programs, like Wellspring Center for Prevention, are designed to address social and health issues in specific communities. Discover what community-based prevention programs are, their role in the larger community, benefits, challenges, and the overall impact these initiatives have.

Learn more about positive affirmations, their benefits, and how you can use them to train your mind to have a more positive mindset.

Related Articles: Substance misuse recovery is a complex and individualized journey that involves several key stages. Understanding these stages can help families provide the necessary support to their loved ones, making the recovery process more manageable and effective.  Each stage of recovery plays a critical role in the overall journey towards sobriety, from recognizing the…

Related Articles: Creating a substance-free home environment is crucial for the health and well-being of children and teens. By understanding the risks associated with substance use, parents can take informed steps to protect their children. Statistics from the CDC highlight the prevalence and dangers of substance use among youth, with significant numbers reporting the use…

Prevention education is important for children of all ages, and teachers play an important role. Here’s what you can do.

Becoming a certified prevention specialist requires passing the certification exam. Here are five study tips to help you prepare.

When a loved one battles addiction, we often end up enabling the addiction rather than protecting the person trapped within it.

By Nicki Francis, Coordinator of Monmouth County Programs On February 14th our Grandparent Support Group met for our monthly meeting. This was no ordinary meeting. This meeting was special for so many reasons. The Grandparent Support Group was created to help grandparents who were struggling with raising their grandchildren. It is a collaboration with Wellspring…

Related Articles Whether family members are forthcoming regarding their recovery process or not, if you have a loved one recovering from substance misuse, it’s important to understand how deeply your interaction and communication with them play a role. Discover some helpful tips for effectively communicating with family members recovering from addiction.  Learn about their history…

The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and making cherished memories with loved ones. It’s an opportunity to revel in the warmth of festive gatherings and partake in the delightful traditions that mark this special time of year. However, amidst the sparkle and cheer, it’s common to encounter the temptation of overindulgence. Whether…

By Lizz Dinnigan, Preventionist As a teen growing up on Staten Island in the 80s, access to alcohol was limited. You might have snagged a forgotten, dusty bottle of Peach Schnapps from your parent’s liquor cabinet or found an older friend/sibling with ID. At the time, there was a gas station nicknamed “The Cottage” that…