Tag: Recovery Centers of America at Raritan Bay
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National Substance Abuse Prevention Month: Breaking Free from Addiction
Overdoses are still on the rise. The National Center for Health Statistics reported a 30% rise in drug overdose deaths from 2019-2020, amid the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. It wasn’t an anomaly. American overdose deaths climbed another 15% in 2021, to 107,622. In New Jersey alone, 3,081 residents died from suspected drug overdoses…
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Your Turn: Shining a light on alcohol use disorder
As the nation’s fentanyl-driven drug overdose epidemic continues to consume headlines, it is vital we do not dismiss the threat of alcohol, which causes significantly more deaths and, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, is very much a growing concern. April was National Alcohol Awareness Month, the perfect time for people to reflect on their drinking habits…