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Right in Our Backyard: The Drug Addiction Epidemic in Suburbia

DO YOU KNOW:

  • Thirteen percent of 8th graders and 40% of 12th graders in NJ say they can easily get prescription pain killer
  • Nearly half of young people who inject heroin reported abusing prescription opiates before moving on to heroin
  • The warning signs for drug addiction
  • Safe and accessible ways to seek guidance and help

Please join us for a panel discussion with an addiction specialist, parent advocate, member of law enforcement, student assistance counselor, friend of a victim, and an individual in recovery.

View the film "From Pills to Heroin: The Domino Effect"

For more info:  www.jewishfamilysvc.org

Questions: Elise Prezant 908-725-7799

Intended for any adult community member and students (limited to 8th grade and above)

 

Earlier Event: October 28
Religious School
Later Event: October 29
Minyan