June 2023 • Volume XXIX

January - April 30, 2023

Suspected Overdose Deaths: 1

Naloxone Administrations: 18

Opioid Prescriptions: 12,045

Source: NJ office of Attorney General (NJCARES)

Member Spotlight: Bryce Cohen & Luke Fischer

This month we spotlight 2 amazing individuals from our Hunterdon County Youth Coalition. Seniors, Bryce Cohen and Luke Fischer are soon to be graduates of Hunterdon Central & North Hunterdon High Schools and have been members of the Hunterdon County Youth Coalition (HCYC) for the past 4+ years. We appreciate all they have done in community service and as representatives of the youth coalition. Click the following links to learn more about Bryce and Luke.

Continuing the Parents Who Host Lose the Most Campaign at

2 additional libraries and the YMCA!

TikTok + Benadryl challenge claims life of 13-year-old boy

An Ohio family is warning Americans to be ever vigilant of their children's social media accounts, particularly TikTok, as they grieve the loss of their 13-year-old son who tragically passed away after attempting the Benadryl TikTok challenge. While the hashtag for this challenge has been blocked by TikTok the influence still remains and can be life-threatening. Click here to read more.

Schizophrenia linked with cannabis use disorder -

higher in young men

A recent study out of the National Institute of Health (NIH) states young men are at higher risk for Schizophrenia linked with cannabis use disorder. Read further by clicking this link.

UPCOMING EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Join us at Raritan Valley Community College for the Stomp Out the Stigma Walk on Saturday, June 3rd, 11am-3pm

For questions or to get involved contact Stacey Becker at:

Stacey Becker

Virtual Naloxone Training

June 6th, 2023

6:00PM-7:00PM

Registration required

Contact Matteo Giles if interested

8th Annual Hunterdon Community Day

Fun for the whole family!

Saturday, June 10, 2023

11am-4pm

County Fairgrounds - 1207 Route 179 Ringoes

Calling all Volunteers

Come join our team at Harvest Family Success Center for Veggiepalooza! Every Wednesday from 9:30am-12:30pm. Great opportunity for resume building and college applications!

Contact Amanda Gerko for more information and for updates throughout the summer.