New Jersey Receives $500,000 in Federal Grants to Combat Opioid Epidemic and Substance Abuse

Funding from the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program will support local coalitions in New Jersey as they work to combat the opioid epidemic and prevent substance use and abuse among young people across the state. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker praised the efforts of local coalitions, stating that these grants have proven effective in reducing rates of substance use among tens of thousands of teens. The funding will enable community programs to empower young people with resources, support, and guidance to avoid dangerous substances.

Key Takeaways:

• A combined total of $500,000 in federal grants from the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program has been awarded to local coalitions in New Jersey to combat the opioid epidemic and prevent substance use and abuse among young people.
• The grants are designed to establish and strengthen collaboration among communities, public and private non-profit agencies, as well as federal, state, local, and tribal governments to support the efforts of community coalitions.
• The program aims to reduce substance abuse among youth and, over time, reduce substance abuse among adults by addressing the factors that increase the risk of substance abuse and promoting the factors that minimize the risk.
• Researchers estimate that the grants will impact tens of thousands of teens across the state of New Jersey.
• Senator Bob Menendez praised the efforts of local coalitions, stating that these grants have proven effective in reducing rates of substance use.
• Senator Cory Booker emphasized the importance of community programs in addressing youth substance use, stating that they empower young people with the resources, support, and guidance they need to avoid dangerous substances.

Statistics:

• $500,000: Total federal grants awarded to local coalitions in New Jersey through the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program.
• Tens of thousands: Estimated number of teens across New Jersey impacted by the granted programs.
• 100%: Percentage of Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grants designed to establish and strengthen collaboration among communities and support the efforts of community coalitions.

Sources:

• United States Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker.
• The Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program.
• The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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