Tag: substance abuse
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Hopewell Valley School District reports small increase in districtwide violence, vandalism and substance abuse incidents
School district incidents, in-school and out-of-school suspensions have all slightly increased in data collected for the 2021-22 school year report on violence, vandalism and substance abuse. The findings were presented to the Hopewell Valley school board at a meeting on Oct. 17. The data had been collected from September until June in 2021-22. Tana Smith,…
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Health Matters 7/22: Understanding the Link Between Depression and Substance Abuse
By Sarah Carstens, LCSW, LCADC When it comes to depression and addiction, it can be hard to know which came first. In fact, many patients report that they are not sure if they are using substances to cope with their depression or whether their substance use caused them to become depressed. At Penn Medicine Princeton…
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Health Matters 7/7: Celebrating 50 Years of Mental Health Care in Central New Jersey and Beyond
By Peter Thomas, PhD When Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health first opened its doors in July 1971, the way mental health care was delivered was dramatically different than it is today. Treatment for behavioral health conditions, such as depression, anxiety and substance use, typically involved an extended stay in the hospital—normally at least a…
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Saint Peter’s University Hospital launches substance abuse and addiction loss support group to help grieving families
Saint Peter’s University Hospital, a member of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, has launched the Substance Abuse and Addiction Loss Support Group for families who are coping with loss due to addiction. The free and confidential support group meets virtually on the second Thursday of every month from 7-8:30 p.m. Inspired by Saint Peter’s Opioid Task…
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Health Matters 3/12: Granting Yourself Permission to Be Less Than Perfect
By Christine Isaac, L.C.S.W., L.C.A.D.C Feeling less than perfect these days? You’re not alone. Despite what the banana bread photos on social media might suggest, navigating the COVID-19 pandemic has been hard for just about everybody. Letting go of perfectionism, however, can help ease the stress and strain, not only now, but also in a…
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Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey to present workshop on substance abuse and brain injury
The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) will present a free virtual workshop, Substance Use and Brain Injury, at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 25. This workshop will provide an overview of the connection between brain injury and substance use, issues and implications of substance use and brain injury, treatment barriers and options, and…
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Red Ribbon Week observance by South Brunswick High School spreads awareness of drug prevention
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A collaborative effort through South Brunswick High School (SBHS) is spreading awareness of drug prevention by educating youth in the community about the dangers of substance abuse. “We tackle what many consider a taboo topic, and break down the stigma surrounding addiction and other mental health issues by providing students and other…
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Burlington County Recovery Center aids residents struggling with addiction
Burlington County is expanding its addiction services with the launch of a Recovery Center to better help residents obtain treatment and other critical mental health and community support to assist them through recovery. Located at the Burlington County Human Services Building in Westampton, the Recovery Center will serve as a so-called “one-stop” location where…
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New Jersey to provide opioid overdose antidote for free from Sept. 24-26
Gov. Phil Murphy and Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson have announced New Jersey will offer the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone (commonly called Narcan) for free to residents at participating pharmacies throughout the state from Sept. 24-26. According to a press release, as part of the Murphy Administration’s continued effort to combat the opioid crisis,…
