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.
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.
Call Mahwah NJ's Substance Abuse and Addiction Hotline
We Have A Winner: 2022 Jeep Raffle Fundraiser Drawing
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!
2020 Summer Police Academies Have Been Canceled
The Winner of the MMA's 2019 Jeep Raffle
CONGRATULATIONS to Abel Alvarez of Suffern, NY who held winning ticket #409 on Saturday 9/21 at Mahwah Day during the live 2019 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!
The MMA Substance Abuse & Addiction Hotline
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Ridesharing Safety Tips for Uber & Lyft
Over the past few years, ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft have become extremely popular, especially near major cities. These companies hire drivers to provide a convenient and often less expensive alternative to traditional taxi services. Riders can request an Uber or Lyft on their smartphones and have a ride within minutes. However, riders should make sure they are using ridesharing in a safe way. How can you avoid becoming a victim of an Uber imposter or a fake Lyft driver? Inside are tips…
Now You Can Support the Mahwah Municipal Alliance While Shopping on Amazon!
If you're looking for a simple, automatic way to continue supporting the Mahwah Municipal Alliance, you should start your Amazon shopping at smile.amazon.com. You shop as you normally would on the site, at no extra cost to you, and you don't need to make a separate account.
