Hunterdon Prevention Resources

Hunterdon Prevention Resources (HPR) is committed to providing programs and services that not only combat substance abuse, but seek to promote wellness in our community. HPR’s reputation is that we work collaboratively with all segments of our community, and respond to emerging trends with excellent programming.

The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and our partners at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration are pleased to announce $21 million in new Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grants to 161 communities, ten new DFC Mentoring grants and ten Continuation Mentoring grants across the United States.  HPR was the only agency awarded this prestigious grant in the state of New Jersey in 2009.   The focus will work on reducing the use of underage drinking, marijuana and tobacco among our youth.

¿Conosces la realidad acerca del alcohol?  Aquí te damos algunos mitos comunes:

MITO: Puedo tomar alcohol y estar en control.

REALIDAD: El tomar alcohol afecta tu juicio, el cual  aumenta la probabilidad de hacer algo que después lamentes como tener sexo sin protección, involucrarce en una violación, dañar propiedad ajena o ser víctima de otros.

MITO: Tomar alcohol no es nada peligroso

REALIDAD: Una persona de tres  entre 18 y 24 años son admitidos en la sala de emergencia por serias lesiones por  intoxicación. El alcohol también está asociado a homicidios, suicidios y ahogamientos. 

MITO: Puedo estar sobrio rápido si lo necesito.

REALIDAD: Toma 3 horas para eliminar el alcohol que contiene 2 bebidas, dependiendo de tu peso.Nada puede ayudar a reducir la intoxicación-ni siquiera el cafe o darse un baño con agua fría.

MITO: Está bien tomar alcohol para poder mantener la relación con  mi novio

REALIDAD: Las mujeres procesan el alcohol diferente. No importa la cantidad que él tome de alcohol, tu estarás mas intoxicada y saldras mas perjudicada.

MITO: Puedo manejar  bien después de algunos tragos.

Do you know the facts about marijuana? Here are some common myths:

MYTH: Marijuana is harmless.

FACT:  Marijuana is the most widly used illegal drug among youth today and is more potent than ever.Marijuana use can lead to a host of significant health, social, learning, and behavioral problems at a crucial time in a young person's development. Getting high also impairs judgment, which can lead to risky decision making on issues like sex, criminal activity, or riding with someone who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. According to the National Center on Addiction (CASA) at Columbia University, teens  who use drugs are five times more likely to have sex than teens who do not use drugs. Getting high also contributes to general apathy, irresponsible behavior and risky choices.

MYTH:  You can't get addicted to marijuana.

FACT:  Don't be fooled by popular beliefs. Kids can get hooked on pot. Research shows that marijuana use can lead to addiction. Each year, more kids enter treatment with a primary diagnosis of marijuana dependence than for all other illegal drugs combined.

MYTH:  There's not much parents can do to stop their kids from "experimenting" with marijuana.