Drugs
Treatment Services
NJ System of Care or here is a 2 page pamphlet from PerformCare. Or call: 877-652-7624 24/7/365 directly to confirm eligibility status for state-funded substance use treatment services through the NJ Children’s System of Care. They also will give referrals for Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disability Services. They are a contracted for services by CSOC (see below).
PerformCare Flyer or here is a 2 page pamphlet from CSOC (Childrens’s System of Care) which is a division in DCF that supports youth with emotional and behavioral health care challenges, developmental and intellectual disability, & substance use challenges. the pamphlet lists residential treatment homes and outpatient providers.
Opiod Addiction Resources
Resource List (CASA of NJ) - April 2020 list of resources for CASA volunteers and staff who have completed the online in-service Opioid Addiction course
Marijuana
Marijuana Research Report - Long-Term Effects on the Brain - sponsored by the NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse).
Myths and Facts - [broken link - try What is Cannabis Use Disorder?] - sponsored by Verywell Mind, an organization that provides mental health guidance.
Statistics on Teen Marijuana Use [broken link] - sponsored by Verywell Mind.
Vaping
What You Need to Know About Vaping THC Oil - sponsored by Verywell Mind.
A 43-minute YouTube 2018 video of a presentation made to Middle School students. The video was produced by 1623 studios, a local Cape Ann, MA Comcast station.