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11 July 2019

Addiction News & Policy Update for Week Ending July 12, 2019

The Importance of Prevention in Addressing the Opioid CrisisAs our communities, healthcare systems, and government agencies join in the effort to reverse the epidemic of opioid overdoses and solve the opioid crisis, it is not enough to focus all our ...

08 July 2019

Not All Arguments to Legalize Marijuana Should Be Believed

Addiction News & Policy Update

Prevention Today

By: Mallory Stufsky, Substance Abuse NavigatorWith the topic of legalizing marijuana increasing in popularity, controversy regarding safety and other public health concerns come into question. Research from an October 2018 poll by the Pew Research Ce...

08 July 2019

The Opioid Crisis. How Did We Get Here?

Prevention Today

By: Mallory Stufsky, Substance Abuse NavigatorWhen you hear "poppy flower," you probably have memories of 'The Wizard of Oz,' and Dorothy being carried out of the poppy field by her new friends. Although beautiful, poppy flowers were first discovered...

01 July 2019

Nutrition Tips For Recovering Substance Users

Prevention Today

Senior Sense

Contributed by By Sally Perkins Although often overlooked, nutrition plays a key role in an addict's long term recovery process, according to Today's Dietitian. While teaching about the dangers of substance abuse, recovery specialists should a...

28 June 2019

Pathways SBYSP GSA Recognized by Carteret Mayor

Pathways Blog

Content written by Anna Pepe,Clinical Supervisor - PathwaysPride month is in full swing and the Gender & Sexuality Alliance at Carteret High School (CHS) has had a busy month. After kicking off Pride month at the Jersey Pride parade, student...

27 June 2019

Addiction News & Policy Update for Week Ending June 28, 2019

Addiction News & Policy Update

Greetings everyone. Our Weekly News & Policy Update will not publish next Friday, July 5th. Wishing you a happy and safe July 4th weekend!Potent pot, vulnerable teens trigger concerns in first states to legalize marijuanaThe first two states to l...

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