By: Jordan Indyk, Clinician for School Based Clinical Services In 2022, it was reported that 1 in 10 high school and middle school students have used e-cigarettes, among those youth more than 1 in 4 reported daily use. E-cigarette and vape usage is on the rise, students are starting at younger ages and frequency is…
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By Lizz Dinnigan, Preventionist My high school friend Nick completed suicide yesterday. I am not saying this for shock value, but to illustrate that this happens to regular people–friends and family we know and love. Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),…
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By: Jordan Indyk, Clinician for School Based Clinical Services This year Wellspring Center for Prevention was granted the opportunity to expand further into the South Plainfield School District. Clinicians entered both Grant School and South Plainfield Middle School to help provide services in lower grade levels, to try and address issues at a younger before…
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By: Aja Bradley, Clinician for Pathways School Based Clinical Services Girl Talk was started to provide a healthy outlet for girls to express themselves. It has also been a great way for girls to meet and connect on topics related to them. In addition to discussion-based meetings, Girl Talk incorporates artistic activities to challenge the…
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By Alejandra Lopez, Youth Development Specialist As the holiday season approached the 2022-2023 school year, The PATH wanted to make the holidays extra special. The holidays are a time filled with happiness and let’s not forget the presents! Although it is a cheerful time, it can be especially hard for others who are facing financial…
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By Aja Bradley, Clinician at Pathways SBYSP, Carteret High School At the beginning of the 22-23 school year, a senior, Maryam Ahmed, was contacted by Magnify Wellness (MW) to start a chapter at CHS. Their vision is to create a “strong, healthy, and inclusive school environment where students are not afraid to talk openly about…
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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…
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By Lizz Dinnigan The holidays can be considerable triggers for people in recovery. Feelings of stress, loneliness and depression often feel more exaggerated during this time of year. Therefore, to maintain sobriety, it’s important to have a plan in place before attending a family celebration, office holiday party or even just an intimate get-together with…
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Adults 65 and older aren’t exempt from struggling with substance misuse. About 2% of adults aged 65 or older have a substance use disorder (SUD), and some older adults may use substances to cope with changes in their lives (e.g., retirement, grief and loss, or declining health). Identifying a substance use issue in a senior…
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Choosing sobriety is a brave and difficult decision — and staying sober during the holiday season is even more challenging amid family gatherings, work events, and seasonal parties. For people in recovery, or those with loved ones in recovery, here are things you can do to make staying sober during the holidays easier this year….
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A Monmouth County family shares their story of losing their adult child to opioid abuse.
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