Helping to 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 below. 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.
Target Audience: High school athletes; parents and guardians of youth athletes; athletic directors, coaches, athletic trainers; and any other staff who work with youth athletes.
Target Audience: High school athletes; parents and guardians of youth athletes; athletic directors, coaches, athletic trainers; and any other staff who work with youth athletes.
Dr. Josiah BuntingIn this video, Josiah “Joe” Bunting, pharmacist and owner of Bunting Family Pharmacy, speaks about his experience as an athlete, coach, parent and pharmacist as it relates to sports and opioids. He has knowledge in all areas and brings a unique perspective to better understand how to help athletes, coaches and parents, work together in the most effective way.
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Sgt. Jennifer CuginiIn this video, Sgt. Jennifer Cugini, Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, discusses her athletic career and the importance of having future goals. She also discusses the injuries she endured and the pressures of being a Division I athlete.
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Don Rogers In this video, Don Rogers, Director of Outreach at Advanced Recovery Systems, speaks about his athletic career and his personal recovery. He discusses how important it is to have a future plan and to use resources that are available.
Melanie Mackleer In this video, Melanie Mackleer, Prevention Specialist at Atlantic Prevention Resources, speaks about how parents can help their youth athlete with goal setting and decision making. She also discusses refusal skills, ways to help deal with stress and available resources.
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Dave ShollerIn this video, Dave Sholler, Vice President of Public Relations with the Philadelphia 76ers, discusses his family history of substance use and the important role that coaches and educators played in his life. He also talks about his career in the sports industry and how he found success in his professional endeavors.
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Join Together Atlantic County would like to thank the presenters for their time and dedication to this important topic, their knowledge and commitment to the youth of our community is evident through their participation.