The Facts About Fentanyl and Xylazine
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is up to 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine. These drugs contribute significantly to fatal and nonfatal overdoses in the United States. Fentanyl, along with other synthetics, is the leading cause of overdose deaths. Even a small amount, such as 2mg, equivalent to the tip of a pencil, can be lethal to an average American. Over 150 individuals succumb daily to overdoses linked to synthetic opioids like fentanyl.
PSA: What Do I Do if a Friend is Overdosing? [Video]
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A poignant PSA video titled "BREATHE" unfolds as a raw first-person short film portraying high school students grappling with the fear of legal repercussions when seeking help for a friend who has overdosed by dialing 9-1-1. The main message: resist the urge to panic or run away in this situation; call 9-1-1, stay, help, and give the victim a chance.
Substance Use Trends: Fentanyl, Tranq (Xylazine) and other Opiates
There are various addictive and dangerous substances that people in our community may access. This newsletter intends to highlight Fentanyl, Tranq (Xylazine), and Opiates which are substances causing serious health problems in the United States. People are now able to obtain these drugs via internet sources. This process only compounds the substance abuse crisis.
Matt Bellace, PhD: Supporting Teens in Reducing Their Stress (and Ours)
Recent research suggests that well-adjusted teenagers have stronger non-cognitive skills, such as self-control, grit and resilience. This program will focus on how Mahwah, NJ parents can help foster those skills in a supportive environment without arguing. Specifically, it will present techniques such as…
Call Mahwah NJ's Substance Abuse and Addiction Hotline
We Have A Winner: 2022 Jeep Raffle Fundraiser Drawing
Legalization of Cannabis: Know the Facts
Supporting Children During a Pandemic: Trauma Informed Supports
DEA Introduces 'One Pill Can Kill' Public Awareness Campaign
This week, the DEA released a Public Safety Alert warning the American public of the alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. The Public Safety Alert launches One Pill Can Kill, DEA’s new public awareness campaign to educate Americans on the dangers of counterfeit pills and how to stay safe.
The Winner of the MMA's 2021 Jeep Raffle
CONGRATULATIONS to Elliott Feldman of Mahwah, NJ who held winning ticket #529 on Saturday 9/25 at Mahwah Day during the live 2021 MMA Jeep Raffle drawing!! We'd like to give a sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to our fundraiser this year from around the country, it's your support that allows us to provide our programs to our NJ/NY community!
Let's Get Practical With At-Home Learning
Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety (Film Screening)
Angst is an IndieFlix Original, documentary designed to raise awareness around anxiety. The film includes interviews with kids, teens, educators, experts, parents and a very special interview with Michael Phelps. The goal is to help people identify and understand the symptoms of anxiety and encourage them to reach out for help.
