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…
Read MoreThe Path Makes Wishes Come True
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…
Read MoreNew Mental Health Club, Magnify Wellness, Introduced at CHS
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…
Read More5 Ways Technology Changes Drug Prevention
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…
Read More6 People in Recovery Share Techniques for Resisting Alcohol Temptations During the Holidays
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…
Read MoreWhen Your Adult Child Is an Addict: Experiences of a Monmouth County Family Who Lost Their Son to Opioid Substance Misuse
A Monmouth County family shares their story of losing their adult child to opioid abuse.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Effects on the 2022-2023 School Year
By Rikki Frischman, Preventionist The 2022-2023 school year has just begun. As people move on from the craziness of the last two and a half years, many teachers, parents, and students still have thoughts and concerns about what this new school year will bring. While the risk of children getting very sick from Covid-19 is…
Read MoreInternational Overdose Awareness Day in Dunellen 2022
The Dunellen Municipal Alliance hosted their 6th Annual Overdose Awareness Ceremony at Washington Memorial Park.
Read MoreNutrition Tips For Recovering Substance Users
Here are helpful tips to create an effective food plan when in recovery from substance abuse.
Read MoreKeep Your Senior Loved One’s House Clean For Improved Health and Wellbeing
Many seniors are living on their own, which can make housekeeping a difficult task. These 7 tips will help you keep loved ones safe.
Read MoreWhat’s Behind the Opioid Crisis in Rural America?
Here’s how (and why) the addiction crisis in rural America is growing, and what can be done to stop it.
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