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HPR 2011
HAPPY HOLIDAYS !
Hunterdon Prevention Resources wishes everyone a happy, safe and healthy Holiday Season!
Safe Communities Coalition Sponsors First Permanent Prescription Drug Drop Box in Hunterdon County
For the past two years, the Safe Communities Coalition – Hunterdon/Somerset (Coalition) has participated in the DEA’s National Take-Back Days as well as the American Medicine Chest Challenge. One way to reduce the accessibility of prescription drugs is to properly dispose of them in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. These take-back days provide locations throughout the county where individuals can dispose of expired, unused and unwanted medications, no questions asked.
White House Drug Policy Director Awards $88.2 Million to Local Communities to Prevent Youth Substance Use
On August 31, 2011, Gil Kerlikowske, Director of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), announced $12.3 million in new Drug Free Communities Support Program (DFC) grants to 87 communities and 20 new DFC Mentoring grants across the country. The awards are in addition to the nearly $76 million in Continuation grants simultaneously released to 607 currently funded DFC coalitions and 12 DFC Mentoring Continuation coalitions.
Private Property Ordinance - Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will this ordinance violate privacy rights?
A: No, police must have probable cause before they enter private property, just as they would today. The ordinance would not change or violate any privacy rights. This ordinance would be in effect once police are already on the scene.
Q: Aren’t there laws already in place?
A: Serving alcohol to a minor without the permission or presence of a parent is already a disorderly person’s offense in the state of New Jersey. What would change under this ordinance is it would become a violation for youth to possess or consume alcohol on private property if their parent has not given permission and is not present.
Winter Lunch & Learn Workshops to be Presented by HPR
Hunterdon Prevention Resources (HPR) is proud to present the following Lunch & Learn programs for Winter 2012:
- How to Stop Smoking and Stay Tobacco Free (For a Healthier New Year)
- Jin Shin Jyutsu – Awaken Your Body’s Powers for Self- Healing and Strength
- Health, Wellness and Weight Management (Positive, Interactive, Fun)
HPR Presenting Self-Management Workshops At Regional Cancer Center
Hunterdon Prevention Resources (HPR) is pleased to present Take Control of Your Health (TCH) at the Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center at Hunterdon Medical Center, 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington. These workshops will be held on Monday afternoons, January 9 through February 13, from 4 – 6 pm.
The Blended Family (A Unifying Families Program)
Are you struggling in your blended family?
California Medical Association's Decision Not Based On Public Health
Please see the attached article, written by one of our Fall Conference guest speakers, Kevin A. Sabet, Ph.D., published in the Huffington Post. Mr. Sabet was Senior Policy Advisor to President Obama's drug czar, Gil Kerlikowske from 2009-2011.
HPR Held Successful Fall Fashion Show and Silent Auction
Hunterdon Prevention Resources (HPR) hosted its Annual Fall Dinner and Fashion Show on Thursday, October 20, 2011. The event, held at Copper Hill Country Club, included a raffle, both a live and silent auction, and a fashion show. Funds raised from the evening will be used for prevention education programs in the Hunterdon County schools. Coldwater Creek, Jos. A. Bank and Outriggers donated clothes for the fashion show. This year’s models included Board Trustees Megan Jones-Holt, Mike Bokach, James Williams and John Gudelis. HPR staff also participated as models.
Get Answers to Your Questions About Drug and Alcohol Use, Addiction and Recovery
Starting in September, parents and teens will have an opportunity to ask questions about drug and alcohol use, addiction and recovery on the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange (JJIE) website. The expert will be Neil Kaltenecker the Executive Director of the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse and a board member of Faces & Voices of Recovery (FAVOR).
