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Members of Think Advocacy recognize that their participation in
the legislative process is vital to encourage legislators to support
public policies that advance the treatment and prevention of alcohol
and drug addiction.
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NCADD-NJ's 30 second spot produced by NJN highlights that 1
in 3 New Jerseyans have a family member with a drug or alcohol
problem but, Recovery is possible. Most New Jerseyans assume
that treatment is readily available. It's not that simple.
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In Action
Photo Gallery
View pictures of concerned citizens and policy makers making a difference.
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Stories are an important way to create an
open dialogue to inform, understand, and engage all people
affected by the disease of addiction. Provide inspiration
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Co-occurrence of Serious Mental Illness and Alcohol, Drug Addiction
Findings from the 2003 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found a major correlation between serious mental illness and alcohol and drug addiction.[No.6-2005]
Recidivism: Probation, Drug Court, and Imprisonment
Several studies examined recidivism rates for those placed on probation, those who participated in drug court, and those who have been imprisoned. These statistics show that drug court participants have the lowest recidivism rate and those imprisoned have the highest.[No.7-2005]
Study: Alcohol and Drug Treatment is Cost Effective
The Treatment Research Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, the National Rural Alcohol and Drug Abuse Network and the Alcohol and Drug Problems Association of North America conducted a comprehensive study on the cost effectiveness of alcohol and other drug treatment.[No.8-2005]
Health Care For Alcohol Abuse and Dependence is Poor
“The First National Report Card on Quality of Health Care in America “was released by the Rand Corporation. A team of experts assessed the extent to which recommended care was provided to over 1300 adults in 12 metropolitan areas, including Newark, New Jersey.[No.4-2005]
Research links participation in youth activities to lower risk of alcohol and drug involvement
The 2002 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) found that youths who participate in school- based, community-based, faith-based or other activities are less likely to use alcohol or drugs.[No.5-2005]
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