Tag: opioid addiction
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Metuchen community comes together to ‘break the stigma’ on substance abuse disorders
METUCHEN – If anything, the crowd that gathered outside Metuchen Borough Hall was a telling sign that society is making strides to “breaking the stigma” on substance abuse disorders. However, those in the “breaking the stigma” fight, will say the “fight and effort” is still in full swing. State Sen. Joseph Vitale (D-19), chairman of…
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Opioid use helpline, diversion program serving Monmouth County
The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, in partnership with CPC Behavioral Healthcare and Recovery Advocates for the Shore, has launched two initiatives to combat the opioid epidemic, Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced. “The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has created a 24-hour helpline and an opioid diversion program to help residents of Monmouth County suffering with opioid…
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Congressman Smith announces $2 million grant to fight addictions
More federal funding to combat opioid addiction and other addictions in Monmouth and Ocean counties has been announced by Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ). “This grant funding comes at a crucial time for people who are recovering from addictions or facing mental illness in the Ocean County and Monmouth County areas,” Smith said. “The isolation that…
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Recovery Centers of America opens 111-bed addiction treatment facility in Sayreville
SAYREVILLE – In response to the nation’s opioid crisis and increased demand for services, Recovery Centers of America (RCA) has opened an 111-bed addiction treatment facility in Sayreville. Nationwide, more than 150,000 people in the United States lost their lives to drugs or alcohol, according to a statement provided by RCA. The Opioid & Health…
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Free training for Narcan nasal spray kits available in South Brunswick
Free training for Narcan nasal spray kits is open to anyone who is at risk of an opioid overdose or their family and friends at 6 p.m. on July 18 at The Counseling Center at Monmouth Junction, 1100 Cornwall Road, Suite 111, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. All participants will receive a Narcan kit…
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Parents need to be aware of drugs ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A toddler is seen clumsily walking over, alone, to the kitchen table. On her tippy toes, she reaches up and feels her way around. A sharp steak knife is at the edge, which the curious youngster pulls off the table. Not hurt at first, the child keeps looking at the knife on…
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Middlesex County Conference on Mental Health and Addiction Recovery set for Sept. 27
The 2018 Middlesex County Conference on Mental Health and Addiction Recovery will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Middlesex County Fire Academy, 1001 Fire Academy Drive, Sayreville, in celebration of National Recovery Month, dedicated to ending stigma. The free conference is open to mental health and addiction recovery professionals, agency…
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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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Peer recovery coach program offers addicts a second chance to help others
WOODBRIDGE — Twenty residents who are in opioid recovery are essentially getting a second chance in life, serving as peer recovery coaches for others. “After experimenting with an outside service provider when we started, we decided to run the program ourselves,” Mayor John E. McCormac said. “Today, we have hired nearly 20 township residents, who…