Elsinboro Township OKs Grant Extension for Substance Abuse Program

Elsinboro Township OKs grant extension for substance abuse program

Filed under: drug abuse prevention

The Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abused established MAPSA (Municipal Alliances for the Prevention of Substance Abuse) in 1989 to educate and engage residents, local government and law enforcement officials, in an effort to prevent …
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Marshall brings out the Red Ribbons against drug abuse

Filed under: drug abuse prevention

Schools use the week to highlight the effects and prevention of drug abuse to students, who are given red ribbons in honor of the campaign. “What got it all started was the murder of a DEA agent years ago,” Weaver said. “This just helps teach our kids …
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Main Street alight for Red Ribbon Week to raise drug abuse awareness

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“From Memorial Drive to High Street, the tree trunks along Main Street were wrapped in red lights,” Ashton said. “We are trying to let the community know that people are working to reduce substance abuse.” Ashton said Prevention Works partnered with …
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