Jobs for Recovering Addicts: What Are My Options?
Job hunting after recovering from drug addiction is challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. Many people enter or re-enter the workforce with successful jobs with the ability to make...
NJCAEF Proposes SBIRT Program for Young Adults Suffering from Substance Abuse
With substance abuse rampant across both the nation and the state of New Jersey, the NJCAEF has proposed a program called SBIRT for young adults in school to fight the...
Drug Rehabilitation: How Do I Know Which to Choose?
If you are someone seeking help for your addiction or inquiring about options for a loved one, there are various ways to achieve effective treatment. However, there are three common...
How to Support Someone Battling Addiction
Addiction is everywhere, affecting millions of lives each day. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, there are over 29 different drugs that are commonly misused. From alcohol, opioids,...
October 26th is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
It’s October, meaning it’s National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, dedicated to spreading awareness about drug abuse and how communities can come together to comeback the crisis. There are various events...
Signs a Person is Abusing Painkillers
The rise of substance abuse cannot be ignored, nor can the type of drugs a person uses to alleviate their symptoms or problems. You’ve most likely heard of the opioid...
The Consequences of Having an Alcohol Addiction
The Consequences of Having an Alcohol in today’s society is seen as the norm. Whether it’s at a social gathering or a party, it’s everywhere. However, to some, they fall...
October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
Substance abuse has been sweeping across the nation, calling for various prevention methods. From numerous funding efforts to many observational days, any event to fight drug abuse is necessary. Throughout...
NJ Attorney General and NJ CARES Announce 1 Million for Operation Helping Hand
New Jersey’s opioid crisis efforts continue as Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal, alongside the Office of the New Jersey Coordinator for Addiction Responses and Enforcement Strategies (“NJ CARES”), announces $1...
The Dangers of Alcohol Addiction on the Body
In substance abuse, opioids dominate the conversation, especially when dangerous alternatives such as heroin and fentanyl, come onto the scene. However, alcoholism not only goes undetected, but there are dangerous...