Tag: opioids
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Hillsborough Opioid Task Force to hold inaugural meeting in June
The mayor of Hillsborough has kept his word, developing an opioid team in the township as promised at the beginning of the year. “During my opening remarks this year at the Reorganization Meeting, I announced that I would be working with national and local leaders to address the growing opioid epidemic. As a result, I…
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Education, honesty the keys to battling the opioid crisis
OLD BRIDGE – As middle school parents, it is important to be honest with children when it comes to the topic of drugs and alcohol. “People tend to be cautious,” said Dr. Bonnie Nolan, addiction services coordinator for the Peer Recovery Program in Woodbridge, noting it is easy for parents to put one’s foot down…
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New study proves early physical therapy reduces opioid use
By David Bertone, PT, DPT, OCS With the ever-expanding epidemic of opioid pain medication addiction, researchers continue to analyze data to demonstrate effective alternatives in managing chronic and acute musculoskeletal pain. The incidence of musculoskeletal pain in the United States affects nearly 50 percent of adults and results in an annual cost of $874 billion, according…
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Old Bridge Council wants to ban the sale of marijuana
OLD BRIDGE — With Gov. Phil Murphy’s campaign promise to end cannabis prohibition during his first 100 days of office, the Township Council wants to ban the sale of marijuana in the township. “I don’t want to wait and see what other towns do,” Councilwoman Debbie Walker said during the Jan. 22 council meeting. “We…
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NJSIAA recommends landmark protocols for prescription drug abuse among athletes
ROBBINSVILLE – In the face of an intensifying, nationwide epidemic of prescription medication abuse, which has struck particularly hard among scholastic athletes, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Medical Advisory Committee has made multiple landmark recommendations. Few, if any, high school level initiatives have ever taken such a comprehensive approach to the crisis.…