News Update April 2022
Volume XV
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Suspected opioid deaths have increased by almost 58% from 2020!
Source: NJ Cares, NJ Attorney General, Includes Law Enforcement and EMS only
April Is Alcohol Awareness Month

April is a great time to discuss underage drinking and its effects with your children, students and any youth you may work with. We have partnered with Prevention Resources to run a social media campaign around this during April. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @hunterdondrugfree.


Over the Counter (OTC) Medicine Safety

Our partnership with Prevention Resources has resulted in a new PSA about over the counter medicine safety. Using the appropriate measuring tool, safely storing and reading the directions are things that help to keep our kids safe.

NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commissioners approve first recreational cannabis business applications

The NJ CRC (Cannabis Regulatory Commission) is busy reviewing applications for cannabis businesses. On March 25th the panel approved 68 conditional licenses within the state for cultivators and manufacturers. You can read the info here.
To keep up to date on cannabis in NJ, you can view the Safe Coalition Newsletter here or contact Nick Marcantuono to be added to the distribution list.

Narcan Stickers Available

We have created stickers to be used wherever you store your Narcan (Naloxone). These stickers alert people to where the medicine is stored for quick access in case of an emergency. If you would like a supply, please contact Wendy.
UPCOMING EVENTS

Sober Truth 4 Youth

Join us on the evening of April 28th for a virtual conversation about the dangers of substance misuse. This event is presented by our partners from the Safe Communities Coalition and is for parents, teens, and community members.

Topics will include the consequences of underage alcohol and marijuana use, prescription pain medicine misuse, and strategies for staying safe and making good choices. You can register here


Parent/Youth Serving Conference

Prevention Resources, Harvest Family Success Center and Oceans Family Success Center are providing a virtual conference for parents and youth-serving professionals on April 28th from 10 AM - 1 PM. You can register here

DEA Takeback Day

Join us and safely discard your unused, unwanted or expired medications on April 30th Find a participating location here. You can discard medications any day by finding a drop box location near you.



Recovery Yoga

Join Rocky Schwartz in a virtual yoga session each Thursday. Helps to reduce stress and prevent relapse. Zoom link to join
SAVE THE DATE!
Narcan Virtual Watch Event

Join us for a Narcan virtual reality viewing event on May 12th at 6 PM in the Little Theater at Hunterdon Central Regional High School. More information to follow as the date nears.
Drug-Free Task Force Upcoming Meetings
Monday, June 13th
For information on the Drug-Free Task Force, contact Laura Talty or Wendy Sidebottom
For information on the Partnership for Health contact Kim Blanda
The Drug-Free Task Force is a work group with the Partnership for Health. The Drug Free Communities grant is staffed and managed by Prevention Resources Inc.