January 2024 • Volume XXXVI

 

5 New Years Commitments

to consider...


  1. Write down your goals
  2. De-clutter your surroundings
  3. Drink more water
  4. Choose healthier eating options
  5. Reduce screen time

The Glamour of Alcohol

Ever thought about societal drinking norms & why at many, if not every occasion, alcohol is available & often expected? "In a world where every other Instagram post seems to be a toast to something and beer commercials link their products with the promise of friendship and fun, the glamorization of alcohol is hard to ignore".


Click here to read the full article on this topic.

Alcohol Poisoning, read all the specs

A great article out of Health Digest describes alcohol poisoning and gives us a window into the causes, symptoms and treatments.



Click this link for more information.

What do our kids see & are we talking to them?

Having open conversations early and often with our children concerning alcohol may be uncomfortable but could be what keeps them safe and healthy in the future.



Click on this link for the full article.


See below links for the Parent Toolkit from Prevention Resources with age-appropriate tips on how to get the conversation started.


Elementary English

Elementary Spanish

Middle School, High School & Beyond English

Middle School, High School & Beyond Spanish

UPCOMING EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS


Don't forget...

DFTF Celebration



Monday, January 8, 2024

11:30am-1pm

(there will be no online meeting today)


Angelo's

164 State Route 31

Flemington, NJ


For more information or to register, contact: Laura Talty


Open Door Recovery Center

Game Night


When: Saturday, 1/13/24

Where: 5 E. Main Street, Flemington, NJ

Starting at 1:30pm





Veterans Wellness


Make 2024 the start to a healthier you! Check out what the YMCA has to offer to veterans and their families.


To register or for more information, contact: Megan McCuen

Drug-Free Task Force Upcoming Meetings

2023-2024 Drug-Free Task Force meeting schedule Second Monday, every other month:

January 8th (DFTF Celebration)

March 11th

May 13th

We plan to keep the hybrid format

11:30 for lunch at The Chamber

12:00 for Meeting (Zoom or in person)

We highly recommend being in person if you can!

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