Tag: opioid epidemic
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Free educational presentation on the opioid crisis at the North Brunswick Library
Learn about the current opioid epidemic, recognize the signs of opioid use disorder, understand opioid addiction and learn ways to manage an opioid overdose during a presentation from 7-8 p.m. on Feb. 11 at the North Brunswick Library, 880 Hermann Road, North Brunswick. Rutgers Interdisciplinary Opioid Trainers will offer a free presentation. No registration is…
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Matawan Police Department installs medication dropoff box
MATAWAN–Joining other municipalities in the fight to counteract prescription drug abuse, the Matawan Police Department has installed a Project Medicine Drop box at police headquarters. The Matawan Police Department announced on May 28 that it has joined the New Jersey Attorney General’s Project Medicine Drop initiative, according to a prepared statement from the police department.…
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Community comes together at event for drug awareness
In the face of an opioid epidemic sweeping the country, the Bordentown Residents Against Drugs (BRAD) served as the host to an annual town hall event to bring community organizations and officials together to raise drug awareness. The event was held on April 16 at the Carslake Community Center in Bordentown City where members of…
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Addressing the opioid epidemic in the United States
America is facing a serious health crisis, one that has ended and complicated far too many lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of drug overdose deaths in America is at an all-time high. In 2017, 68 percent of overdose deaths involved opioids. Many of these drugs have names you…
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Addiction specialist: Language can stigmatize people battling drug dependency
Bursting the stigma that mental illness and substance abuse are unrelated, the language used to describe or talk to an individual who is dependent on illicit substances does affect that person’s psyche and behavior, according to one professional in the field. “I never ask someone ‘What did you do?’ I ask, ‘What happened to you?”…
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East Windsor proclamation draws attention to issue of opioid abuse
With every passing day and every additional death, it is becoming more evident that opiate drugs present a growing threat to health and that is why Oct. 6 was declared “Knock Out Opiate Abuse Day” by state government officials. Joining hands with state officials, East Windsor Mayor Janice S. Mironov also declared Oct. 6 to…
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: Law enforcement, former addicts, families share stories of local opioid problem
Hopewell Valley families want to know whether the opioid addiction problem has surfaced here and Hopewell Township Police Department Detective Joseph Maccaquano has a one-word answer: “Yes.” Maccaquano was one of several speakers – parents, recovering addicts and those who work with them – who participated in a panel discussion about opioid addiction sponsored by…
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YMCAs institute programs to prevent drug abuse
YMCAs located in Middlesex County are introducing a new initiative designed to encourage and support parents in having meaningful and effective conversations with their children to prevent drug use. The facilities, which are also members of the New Jersey State Alliance, are collaborating with The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey and the Partnership for a…
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Diegnan is helping to fight opioid abuse
Senator Patrick Diegnan serves to help constituents and saves lives. Diegnan and his Assembly colleagues, Nancy Pinkin and Rob Karabinchak, have been out front in the Legislature about passing laws to curb our growing opioid crisis here in New Jersey. About as many Americans are expected to die this year of drug overdoses as died…