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Substance Use Trends: Fentanyl, Tranq (Xylazine) and other Opiates

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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.

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Legalization of Cannabis: Know the Facts

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Legalization of Cannabis: Know the Facts

A presentation for the community that will focus on understanding today’s cannabis, some ripple effects as evidenced by other states, and understanding the implications on the adolescent brain and well-being.

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MIND MATTERS: Mental Health Awareness Presentation

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MIND MATTERS: Mental Health Awareness Presentation

The Ganley Foundation provides educational presentations for schools and community organizations on the topics of mental health, stress reduction, depression, and suicide prevention. These heartfelt and empowering presentations…

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Mahwah is Stigma Free

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Mahwah is Stigma Free

Bergen County’s Division of Mental Health became a trailblazer in the movement to end the stigma associated with mental illness by asking Bergen County towns to designate themselves Stigma-Free.  Mahwah’s town council and mayor have signed a resolution declaring Mahwah a Stigma-Free Zone!

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Narcan Training

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Narcan Training

Learn what to do in case of an overdose and how to administer the lifesaving, overdose reversal agent known as Naloxene or Narcan. Narcan is the antidote to an opioid overdose and you can get your kit for free.

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Lock Your Rx Stock: Help Prevent Drug Abuse

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Lock Your Rx Stock: Help Prevent Drug Abuse

When there are any visitors in your house, your medicine cabinet can be open game for drug thieves. In fact, 70% of drug addicts reported that they started their addiction to prescription medications from family, friends and strangers’ medicine cabinets.

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Spring "Run Like A Girl" Empowerment Program

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Spring "Run Like A Girl" Empowerment Program

Empowering Young Women Through Motion! Designed for girls grades 4-8 to learn about gratitude, courage, confidence, and setting goals, while training for their first 5K!

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Dr. Micheal J. Bradley: Yes, Your Teen is Crazy!

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Dr. Micheal J. Bradley: Yes, Your Teen is Crazy!

Dr. Bradley’s respect-based philosophy is at the heart of the presentations he has given to thousands of parents who are seeking ways to communicate with their adolescent children. It’s also something he practices daily as he and his wife raise their two children.

Community Outreach: Children's Holiday Party

Community Outreach: Children's Holiday Party

Provided for children to from underserved areas of the community, the annual Holiday Party provides gifts, food, activities and other entertainment for local kids ranging in age from 2 – 20. Gifts are provided from donations by the MMA, local citizens and local businesses. 

 

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