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Why New Jersey Drug Abuse Statistics Matter: The Critical Role of Data in Funding Life-Saving Programs
State officials stress that tracking the latest data on substance misuse in New Jersey is essential for directing limited resources toward the programs that deliver the greatest impact and can save lives. Detailed reporting helps policymakers target funding more effectively and adapt strategies to evolving trends across communities. (Source: EIN Presswire)
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Polysubstance Involvement in Youth Opioid Overdoses Increases With Age
A recent study from Boston University’s School of Public Health reveals that overdose deaths among young people aged 15 to 24 increasingly involve a mix of drugs rather than opioids alone, with nearly half of youth opioid fatalities driven by polysubstance use—primarily a combination of synthetic opioids and stimulants. The prevalence of these multi-drug overdoses climbs steadily with age, highlighting a growing need for age-specific prevention and treatment approaches. (Source: Boston University School of Public Health)
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Tool Kit for Measuring Opioid Misuse Needs Expansion
Pain medicine experts are calling for broader and more inclusive resources to track and assess opioid misuse accurately, stressing that current tools fall short of capturing the full scope of the crisis. Without more comprehensive measurement frameworks, policymakers and clinicians may struggle to allocate resources effectively and respond to emerging trends. (Source: Pain Medicine News)
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Authorities Dealing With Meth Resurgence as Old Laws Struggle to Keep Up
Law enforcement in New York is confronting a growing wave of methamphetamine activity even as existing state laws fail to categorize meth as a narcotic—allowing traffickers to exploit legal gaps and avoid harsh penalties. Meanwhile federal agencies report a nationwide doubling in meth seizures this year, underscoring the scale of the threat. (Source: ABC7 New York)
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Join Middlesex County’s Walk With a Doc This Fall: Stroke Awareness
This fall, Middlesex County will host a series of free, public “Walk With a Doc” events at Johnson Park in Piscataway, where a doctor will walk alongside participants and provide essential stroke education while offering complimentary blood pressure screenings. The sessions run from September through November and are designed to help attendees understand stroke warning signs, emergency treatments, risk factors, and prevention methods—all without the need for registration and welcoming participants of all ages. (Source: Patch)
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