In the News
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Franklin Township officials to discuss underage drinking ban
Posted 6/9/2011
The Township Committee will discuss at its meeting tonight an ordinance that would regulate the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by minors on private property.
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Hunterdon County prosecutor urges underage drinking bans on private property
Posted 6/8/2011
There are 26 municipalities in Hunterdon, but only two of them have ordinances forbidding those under the age of 21 from consuming alcohol on private property.
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Christie Names Hulick Ex. Dir. of the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Posted 6/3/2011
Yesterday, Governor Chris Christie nominated John Hulick of Hamilton (Mercer) to serve as Executive Director of the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.
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Binge drinking, prescription drug abuse focus of free program
Posted 6/1/2011
RARITAN TWP. — A free program on binge drinking, prescription drug abuse and getting help for a friend who has imbibed and needs medical help
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Prescription drugs worth millions to dealers
Posted 6/1/2011
Prescription drug abuse, now the fastest-growing drug problem in the country, has created a ballooning street market for highly-addictive pain relief, anxiety and depression drugs.
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PDFNJ Releases Results of 9th Annual Parent Tracking Study
Posted 5/18/2011
When it comes to accessing drugs and alcohol, many New Jersey parents acknowledge that the main source for their children may be their own home.
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Mendham teen wins 1st prize in state music competition
Posted 5/12/2011
When it came time to announce the winners of the SeventhAnnual New Jersey Shout Down Drugs Competition last week, 15-year-old Aryan Mahyar was hoping for a spot in second or third place.
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2011 "Shout Down Drugs!" Winners Announced!
Posted 5/6/2011
High School Students from throughout NJ came together to shout down drugs, during the 7th Annual NJ Shout Down Drugs Competition.
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Spring Drug Take Back Program in Seaside, NJ
Posted 4/28/2011
The Seaside Police Department will coordinate a prescription drug turn in on April 30 at Seaside City Hall.
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Morris cops ask public to help close door on medicine chest
Posted 4/28/2011
When it comes to prescription or over-the-counter medicines in homes, law enforcement agencies have one main concern: the drugs could get into the wrong hands.