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Drug Information

Drug and Addiction Web Sites and Information

The following web sites have information about addiction:

 

Addiction Support Group Information

Northern Ocean County
New Jersey
AA Meetings
http://www.nnjaa.org

Meeting Listing within a 5 Mile Radius
http://www.nnjaa.org/intergroup/cgi-bin/list_nearby_zipcode.php?origin=08735&distance=5&sortby=Day&B1=Submit

Sobriety Online
 www.sobrietyonline.org

nar-anon
NJ NAR-ANON Family Groups Website and Meeting Schedule.
http://www.naranonofnj.org/

 

Prescription Drug Drop Off Sites

“Project Medicine Drop” is to encourage the public to discard outdated or unused prescription medications at three collection boxes located at municipal police departments. One of the locations is the lobby of the Seaside Heights Police headquarters. The program aims to remove unneeded prescription drugs from household medicine cabinets.

The drop boxes accept solid pharmaceuticals such as pills, capsules, patches, inhalers, and pet medications. They cannot accept syringes or liquids. Flushing unused medicines into the sewer system or throwing them down a sink is not recommended because it contaminates waterways and affects animals. More Info and Locations

 

Prevention

 
Please visit www.theantidrug.com for the latest news and advice on talking to kids about drugs.

ALCOHOL impairs your judgment leading to risky behaviors more

LSD (aka Acid) is often added to paper "doses" and may produce delusions and visual hallucinations. more

COCAINE is powerfully addictive in both the powder (cocaine), liquid and crystal (crack) form. more

MARIJUANA Short-term effects of marijuana use include problems with memory and learning; distorted perception; loss of coordination; anxiety, and panic attacks more

ECSTASY (aka MDMA, XTC) is a club drug, is a synthetic, mind-altering drug with hallucinogenic and amphetamine-like properties. more

METHAMPHETAMINE (aka Speed, Ice, Crystal) is a highly addictive stimulant similar to cocaine, is the fastest-growing new drug in America. more

GHB has reportedly been used in cases of date rape because it goes undetected if slipped into someone's drink. more

OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGS Reports of nonprescription abuse of cough and cold medicines have increased. "Robo-tripping," because its effects are similar to PCP, can cause slurred speech, seizures and even death. more

HEROIN highly addictive and has become more readily available to young people because it's cheaper and purer than in the past. more

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Nonmedical use of prescription drugs is a serious public health concern and can lead to dependence and possibly addiction. more

INHALANTS can result in death from the very first use. Teens "sniff or "huff" ordinary household products like nail polish remover, cleaning fluid, gasoline, and spray paint. more

STEROIDS appealing to teen athletes, especially those feeling pressure to succeed. They are illegal and can have long term side effects. more

KETAMINE (aka Special K) can damage the neurons in your brain and impair your judgment. It's strength and effects varies each time, making it extremely unpredictable. more

TOBACCO nicotine, the main drug in tobacco, is one of the most heavily used addictive drugs in the U.S. and the third leading cause of death. more