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Current JTAC Billboards
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2023 Underage Marijuana and Alcohol Use PSA Contest
The contest is open to all students in grades 6-8th in Atlantic County. Students are invited to create an 8.5 x 11 inch, landscape direction, PSA, as a message to parents from youth about the dangers of underage marijuana or alcohol use or providing either substance to those under the age of 21.
The top 3 submissions will receive prizes and the winning entry may be turned into a billboard within Atlantic County.
Each submission must meet the following criteria:
*Any entries submitted after this deadline or without an entry form will be considered invalid. One entry per person. Winners will be chosen by a committee selected by Join Together Atlantic County based on relevance to theme, factual information and creativity. Submissions of artwork will not be returned. Good luck to all and thank you for helping JTAC in the prevention of underage drinking.
The top 3 submissions will receive prizes and the winning entry may be turned into a billboard within Atlantic County.
Each submission must meet the following criteria:
- Artwork must be in landscape direction and 8.5 X 11 inches
- Crayons, pens, markers, pencils, and computer-generated graphic arts are permissible.
- Please do not use paint, glitter, or glitter glue.
- No copyrighted characters or celebrities may be used or inferred.
- Entry forms must be completely filled out and legible.
- A picture of the submission can be emailed and a hard copy will be obtained from contest winners.
*Any entries submitted after this deadline or without an entry form will be considered invalid. One entry per person. Winners will be chosen by a committee selected by Join Together Atlantic County based on relevance to theme, factual information and creativity. Submissions of artwork will not be returned. Good luck to all and thank you for helping JTAC in the prevention of underage drinking.
Sticker Shock Campaign
Over the 4th of July weekend JTAC donated nearly 2,200 labeled brown paper bags reminding adults that it is against the law to purchase alcohol to anyone under the age of 21. The bags were distribute to 5 different liquor store locations throughout Margate and Ventnor. We would like to thank the following liquor stores for being a part of the solution when it comes to reducing underage drinking.
Monroe Liquor - Margate
Downbeach Liquors - Margate
HAG Liquors - Ventnor
Plaza Discount Liquors - Ventnor
Buy Rite Liquor - Ventnor
Monroe Liquor - Margate
Downbeach Liquors - Margate
HAG Liquors - Ventnor
Plaza Discount Liquors - Ventnor
Buy Rite Liquor - Ventnor
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Videos released for athlete and opioid misuse prevention
Opioids and Athletes: Helping Guide and Raise Awareness of Opioid Use Among Student Athletes Join Together Atlantic County would like to invite youth athletes and those who interact with them to watch the videos. Youth athletes are at a higher risk for opioid addiction due to their greater risk of injury and their increased opportunity to receive diverted pain medications from teammates. To view these 5 prerecorded videos please click on tab above that says "Opioids and Athletes" or by clicking this link http://www.jtacnj.org/opioids-and-athletes.html .
HOPE ONE Atlantic County
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Hope One Atlantic County is strongly committed to connecting people in a crisis with treatment. We do this along with our partners by removing barriers for people in need of services and eliminate the stigma associated with seeking help.
for more information please visit www.hopeoneac.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/hopeoneac/
for more information please visit www.hopeoneac.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/hopeoneac/
KOOAD Proclamation at Buena Vista Township with our SUAR Group
Katherine Jaques and Thomas Egan of Stand Up and Rebel / Incorruptible.Us attended the Buena Vista Township Committee meeting on 9/28 to receive a proclamation issued by township committee in recognition of Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day 2020. The youth were able to speak about the importance of the day, and additional activities that they are involved in through the youth coalition.
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Local Pharmacy Helps Combat Prescription Drug Misuse by Offering Safe Drug Disposal
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8-11-20 Marijuana In Our Community Today, Radio Town Hall Mtg
SPEAKERS:
Diane Litterer, New Jersey Prevention Network
Will Jones, SAM Smart Approaches to Marijuana
MODERATORS:
Robert Zlotnick, Executive Director, Atlantic Prevention Resources
Harry Hurley, WPG Talk Radio
To listen please download file below.
Diane Litterer, New Jersey Prevention Network
Will Jones, SAM Smart Approaches to Marijuana
MODERATORS:
Robert Zlotnick, Executive Director, Atlantic Prevention Resources
Harry Hurley, WPG Talk Radio
To listen please download file below.
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"Don't be fooled by the medical marijuana smokescreen. Every state that has legalized recreational marijuana started by passing seemingly harmless “medical marijuana” laws."