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People tend to think that medications they can buy without a prescription are absolutely safe for use. Indeed, if they were dangerous, you wouldn’t be able to get them at your local retail outlet, right? Well, speaking in general, this assumption is correct, but only under one condition – you strictly follow every word that is written on the tin, from allowed daily dosage to the maximal duration of consumption.
February 12,2018
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Hackensack NJ, The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office announced that, effective this week, we have begun offering Vivitrol to eligible inmates as part of our reentry program and specifically to those individual who are struggling with opioid / heroin addiction. The first two participants have already been enrolled and we will be monitoring these individuals to support them and to measure the impact of this initiative.
Vivitrol is an injectable medicine used to block the effects and cravings for both opioids and alcohol for a period of one month. Participants are often prescribed this medication for up to one year in conjunction with out-patient therapy for best results. We are excited to offer this program in partnership with two outstanding local agencies, www.transitionprofessionals.org, and www.cbhcare.com .
Sept 20, 2017 @7:00PM [doors open 6:30] | MMC
August 20,2017
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Wyckoff NJ, the Cornerstone Church presents “An Evening with Darryl Strawberry” on Wednesday, September 20.
Darryl is a former MLB star who spent 17 seasons playing professional baseball for the N.Y. Mets, L.A. Dodgers and N.Y. Yankees. Widely known as one of the most feared sluggers in the sport, Darryl’s personal life was often plagued with addictions, abuse, divorce, cancer and even jail time.
Both men and women are invited to this special evening as Darryl shares personal stories from his long MLB career and how he found true redemption and restoration from his troubles and addictions. This is a wonderful outreach opportunity, so start inviting your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to join you.
The cost is $15 per person and tickets must be purchased in advance prior to Sunday, September 17. Doors open at 6:30pm and the event will begin at 7:00pm. Since space is limited, this is an advance ticket purchase only event. No tickets will be sold at the door, so sign up early to secure your ticket(s). Please note that Darryl will be on hand to share his story-no autographs will be signed.
the Cornerstone Christian Church
495 Wyckoff Avenue
Wyckoff, New Jersey 07481 201.891.1651
info@cornerstonenj.org
It is getting all this new attention because it is hitting the suburbs, and more accurately, white people. Now it’s something we as a society must deal with.
I’m sorry, but it is not a disease. I cannot catch it from someone I shake hands with or even have sex with. While little Johnny or Susie might be at risk, I believe it’s little Johnny or Susie, or their families, who have to deal with it. Why should I? Is lousy financial management also a disease? Is getting pregnant at 14 a disease? Please, enough of this it-takes-a-village crap.
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Sorry. There are a thousand problems and diseases to be dealt with in this world.
Junkies – irrespective of how they are related to someone – are NOT what the government should be wasting resources on.
The quickest way to reduce the number of junkies is to stop bailing them out and pulling them back from the dead. The message will get through quickly.
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Addiction is a PERSONAL brain disease by which the addict feeds themselves with the substance that releases all the good neurotransmitters. The body then craves more substance to release more neurotransmitters and the cycle continues. The only way you can blame SOCIETY is that we, as a whole, have been too soft and non-judgemental – AKA enablers for the addicts. Before we pass any more legislation giving all drugs the get-out-of-jail-free card, we should ask if flooding the market with a means of escape and/or stupification by substance is the best course of action in the REAL world.
You clearly do not understand that addiction is a disease. And it’s a disease that knows no boundaries – rich, poor, men, women, veterans, businessmen/women, young people, seniors. Addiction is a societal problem not a personal problem and if you consider providing help for them too much trouble then you are part of the problem. You should read about how Portugal dealt with their problems and the results.
November 16,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, 2016-2017 Community Outreach Program Series Continues on November 16.The Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Department is again offering free presentations for parents and guardians throughout the 2016-2017 school year on the topic of children’s well-being.
Next up is There and Back with motivational speaker Ken Bartolo. This program will be held at the GWMS auditorium Wednesday, November 16, 2016 7:00 – 9:00 PM George Washington Middle School Auditorium 155 Washington Place.
“There and Back” is the chilling story of two-time, all-county and collegiate football and lacrosse star, Ken Bartolo. While shining in both sports at Jamesville-Dewitt High School, Ken’s addiction began, costing him scholarship offers from colleges and universities across the east coast. Ken shares the story of his 27 years of substance abuse, leading to the incredible story of his recovery. This presentation is a brutally honest look at the violence and insanity of the world of addiction and how it can destroy the lives of the most promising of our youth. Ultimately, it is a story of hope. With strength, dedication and undying faith in himself, Ken conquered decades of addiction to alcohol, prescription and illicit drugs. His message is meant to encourage today’s youth to believe that, with faith in themselves, anything is possible.
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Trenton, NJ – First Lady Mary Pat Christie today announced that Drumthwacket, the Governor’s Official Residence in Princeton, will illuminate in red the evening of Monday, September 26th to celebrate the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) Family Day – Be Involved. Stay Involved®. Family Day is a national initiative to promote simple acts of parental engagement as key ways to help prevent substance use in children and teens. This is First Lady Mary Pat Christie’s sixth year serving as an honorary chair of CASA Family Day.
“Confronting the issue of substance abuse and addiction is a public-private partnership, which involves leadership at the state, local and national levels with organizations like CASA,” said Mrs. Christie. “During Family Day and every day, it’s important to take time out from busy schedules to sit down to talk with and listen to your children about what’s on their mind. Being engaged in their lives keeps the lines of communication open, which is so important in fighting substance use.”
Adolescence is the critical period for the initiation of risky substance use. In fact, nine out of 10 Americans who meet the medical criteria for addiction started smoking, drinking, or using other drugs before age of 18. Research shows that children with more involved parents are less likely to smoke, drink, or use other substances.
Recognizing the importance of the issue, Mrs. Christie has addressed organizations such as Community in Crisis to discuss substance abuse prevention in the local community. During her visit, she met with parents who have suffered the loss of their children to opiate abuse.
Over the last six and half years, Governor Christie and First Lady Mary Pat Christie have put a strong emphasis on changing the conversation on substance use and addiction, including mandatory drug court, the significant expansion of the Narcan program to include training of family and friends of addicts and a recovery coach program.
