Substance Use Trends: Fentanyl, Tranq (Xylazine) and other Opiates

There are various addictive and dangerous substances that people in our community may access. This newsletter intends to highlight Fentanyl, Tranq (Xylazine), and Opiates which are substances causing serious health problems in the United States. People are now able to obtain these drugs via internet sources. This process only compounds the substance abuse crisis.

DEA Introduces 'One Pill Can Kill' Public Awareness Campaign

DEA Introduces 'One Pill Can Kill' Public Awareness Campaign

This week, the DEA released a Public Safety Alert warning the American public of the alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. The Public Safety Alert launches One Pill Can Kill, DEA’s new public awareness campaign to educate Americans on the dangers of counterfeit pills and how to stay safe.

The Winner of the MMA's 2021 Jeep Raffle

The Winner of the MMA's 2021 Jeep Raffle

CONGRATULATIONS to Elliott Feldman of Mahwah, NJ who held winning ticket #529 on Saturday 9/25 at Mahwah Day during the live 2021 MMA Jeep Raffle drawing!! We'd like to give a sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to our fundraiser this year from around the country, it's your support that allows us to provide our programs to our NJ/NY community!

The Winner of the MMA's 2019 Jeep Raffle

The Winner of the MMA's 2019 Jeep Raffle

CONGRATULATIONS to Abel Alvarez of Suffern, NY who held winning ticket #409 on Saturday 9/21 at Mahwah Day during the live 2019 MMA Jeep Raffle drawing!! We'd like to give a sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to our fundraiser this year from around the country, it's your support that allows us to provide our programs to our NJ/NY community!

Ridesharing Safety Tips for Uber & Lyft

Ridesharing Safety Tips for Uber & Lyft

Over the past few years, ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft have become extremely popular, especially near major cities. These companies hire drivers to provide a convenient and often less expensive alternative to traditional taxi services. Riders can request an Uber or Lyft on their smartphones and have a ride within minutes. However, riders should make sure they are using ridesharing in a safe way. How can you avoid becoming a victim of an Uber imposter or a fake Lyft driver? Inside are tips…