Tag: Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
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Longtime community member recognized for service through North Brunswick Municipal Alliance
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Joseph F. “Pete” Clark may be best known for his role as principal at Linwood Middle School (LMS) from 2004-10, and then principal at North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) from 2010-16. However, his service to the community is quite extensive, both as a municipal representative throughout New Jersey and as a…
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Fishing event will encourage Old Bridge youth to stay drug-free
For the eighth year, the Old Bridge Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Abuse will sponsor the Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs (HOFNOD) event in cooperation with the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse; Old Bridge Office of the Mayor; Parks, Recreation and Social Services; Old Bridge Police Department; and Old Bridge Township…
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EB Cares to hold drug prevention event on May 5
EB Cares will hold a drug prevention education and overdose awareness event from 1-4 p.m. on May 5 at the Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. There will be guest speakers, music professionals, resource specialists, food and activities. Sponsored by East Brunswick Elks Lodge 2370, the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse…
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Alcohol and Opiate Addiction program to be held April 16 in Milltown
The Milltown Municipal Alliance and Milltown Board of Health will present John K. Kriger, of Kriger Consulting, Inc., who will present “Protecting Your Family from Alcohol and Opiate Addiction” program from 7-8:30 p.m. on April 16 at the Milltown Municipal Building, 39 Washington Ave., Milltown. The program is made possible with a grant from the…
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Woodbridge provides resources for drug addiction recovery
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — With the implementation of the new Peer Recovery Coach Program in the township, those suffering with drug addiction will get the support they need straight from the emergency room. The statistics are sobering — 19 people died in Woodbridge last year from overdoses, which Mayor John E. McCormac…
