Thanks to all who joined us on May 22, 2025 for our Growing Healthy Minds Session on Substance Use in Students, Athletes and Beyond.

By clicking the buttons below, you can access the session recording, presentation slides, and evaluation.

We encourage you to complete the session evaluation so we may continue to meet your needs in future sessions. Completion of this evaluation is necessary for all participants seeking educational credit. Note that you may receive credit for viewing the recording if you were unable to join live. Evaluations may be completed for credit until April 25, 2025.

Thank you to our Speakers:

Kathy McCutcheon, MSN, RN, NCSN

School Nurse

David Nash, Esq.

School Legal Counsel

Bert Mandelbaum,

MD, FAAP

Pediatrician and School Physician 

Session Resources:

Click on the links below to access resources reviewed during our discussion:

New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA)

• Steroid Testing Policy
• Banned Substances 2024-2025  
• Sports Medical Clearance Information

New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE)

• Guidelines for the Emergency Administration of an Opioid Antidote in Schools
• Mental Health Resource Guide

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey 
• Tobacco Product Use Among Middle and High School Students — National Youth Tobacco Survey
• About Underage Drinking
• E-Cigarettes (Vapes)
• U.S. Overdose Deaths Decrease Almost 27% in 2024

Federal and Drug Administration (FDA)

• 5 Things to Know about Delta-8 Tetrahydrocannabinol – Delta-8 THC

This program is made possible through the generous support of the New Jersey Department of Children and Families.