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Progress in Systems Change
December 4, 2019 | New Jersey Health Initiatives
In the Fall of 2019, Partners in Prevention (PIP) had the opportunity to attend the New Jersey Health Initiatives (NJHI) Upstream Action Acceleration meeting in Perth Amboy, NJ. This convening allowed us to explore in great detail the short and long-term goals for our Community-Based Support Group (CBSG) program, Rainbow Days. By working and learning alongside other NJHI-funded coalitions, we are building strong connections throughout the state and developing skills to better support the communities, families, and youth we aim to reach.
Making Sustainable Change
October 2, 2019 | New Jersey Health Initiatives
The Secaucus Next Generation Community Leaders determined the scope of our project and we were very excited about it! The area we most wanted to focus on was creating a healthier, safer, and more pleasant community through efforts that focus on improving our environment.
To do this, we partnered with the Secaucus Environmental Department to conduct a community park audit project. During the month of July, we visited all of the parks in our town to assess certain safety and leisure components such as ...
Partners of the Year Reception
June 27, 2019 | Partners in Prevention
Our 2019 Partners of the Year Reception was held on June 27th at Liberty House in Jersey City. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the New York City skyline, our guests, friends, community partners, and PIP staff enjoyed a lively evening celebrating two outstanding honorees: Dr. Richard Bleecker and the Austin Family Foundation. The annual Partners of the Year Reception honors those who have made significant contributions supporting Partners in Prevention’s mission to improve wellness and prevent substance use disorders and related health challenges in Hudson County and New Jersey.
In The News
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Detoxing For a Drug Test: How people try to con chemistry
by Josh DuBose on January 23, 2020 at 9:13 pm
There are only a handful of reasons why people ask questions about how to detox for a drug test. Chief among these are individuals who may have to submit to employer drug screenings, pre-employment or after a workplace incident. Parolees or those on […]
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Avoiding the Pain Drain: How chronic pain can drive a cycle of depression and addiction
by Josh DuBose on December 30, 2019 at 7:27 pm
On one level, physical pain is a warning sign that something is wrong with the body. It might be something easily remedied, like a dehydration headache. Drink some water and it goes away. Maybe it’s the result of an injury, a sprained ankle […]
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Managing The Holiday Chaos During Recovery: Rest, de-stress, rinse and repeat
by Josh DuBose on December 16, 2019 at 8:35 pm
Scroll through Instagram, Facebook or Twitter, maybe a watch a little TV this time of year, and it’s easy to get the impression that the holiday season, at least for everyone else, is the most wonderful, magical time ever. The “happiest […]
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What Is a Sober Coach?
by The Fix staff on May 28, 2020 at 7:44 am
Having one-on-one support can help you succeed in recovery.
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Caring for Your Mental Health During COVID-19
by The Fix staff on May 26, 2020 at 6:15 am
The pandemic can take a real toll on mental health, which could affect your sobriety.
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Building Self-Awareness During Quarantine
by The Fix staff on May 18, 2020 at 7:14 am
Many people with a history of substance use disorder don’t have healthy habits when it comes to looking after their physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental health.