Wellspring Center for Prevention

03/16/2026

Recent reports show overdose deaths in New Jersey are declining, offering encouraging signs that prevention efforts, expanded treatment access, and overdose reversal tools are making a difference.

At the same time, policymakers and health leaders are drawing attention to the importance of continued investment in mental health services, prevention education, and community-based support systems that help protect lives across the state.

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03/12/2026

If you are renewing your CADC or LCADC credential in 2026, Mandatory Legal Standards training is an important requirement to complete.

Wellspring Center for Prevention is offering a 6-hour live Zoom course on March 18 that satisfies the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs requirement. The training is interactive and led by Joseph Williams, LPC, LCADC, ACS, CCS, CPS.

Only 10 seats remain.

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Join our Legal Standards course for L/CADCs in NJ covering law changes, telehealth, and more.

03/11/2026

In New Jersey, nearly 4 percent of all deaths are linked to drug overdoses. That means thousands of families across our state are affected by substance misuse each year.

Statistics like this remind us why prevention education, community support, and early intervention remain so important. When communities understand the risks, they are better equipped to respond with compassion, awareness, and action.

Learn more: https://drugabusestatistics.org/drug-overdose-deaths/

The number of deaths per year from accidental drug overdose, including methadone, co***ne, fentanyl & other prescription drugs.

03/10/2026

What do students actually see when it comes to substance use in high school?

A new blog from Wellspring shares a student perspective on teen substance use, highlighting the difference between adult assumptions and what many young people experience in their everyday school environments. Understanding these perspectives can help parents, educators, and communities support healthier choices and more effective prevention conversations.

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A high school student shares their perspective on how teens actually notice substance use at school and why prevention messages sometimes miss the mark.

03/09/2026

New strategies are emerging to address overdose and connect people with support. New Jersey is expanding harm reduction programs that help prevent overdoses and link individuals to health services, while new technologies are being developed to detect overdose risk and improve outreach.

These developments show how prevention, treatment, and innovation are working together to strengthen public health responses.

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Email from Wellspring Center for Prevention Get the latest updates on addiction prevention. Prevention Pulse Promoting healthier communities. Brought to you by Wellspring Center for Prevention. March

03/06/2026

Peer pressure no longer stops at the school doors. Social media can amplify comparison, risky challenges, and pressure to fit in, often without parents realizing it.

Wellspring’s latest blog explores how digital peer pressure influences youth behavior and mental health, and offers practical strategies families can use to support healthier online habits and stronger decision-making.

Digital peer pressure doesn’t stop when kids go home. Learn how social media, group chats, and online trends influence teen decision-making and how parents can support healthy choices.

03/05/2026

Last chance to register.

Wellspring Center for Prevention’s Mandatory Legal Standards training helps CADCs, LCADCs, and other prevention professionals earn initial or renewal credits by reviewing the legal and ethical responsibilities that guide everyday practice. Participants leave with a clearer understanding and practical confidence in applying the required standards.

Registration closes soon.

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Join our Legal Standards course for L/CADCs in NJ covering law changes, telehealth, and more.

03/03/2026

Open and consistent family communication is one of the strongest protective factors in prevention. When parents and caregivers talk regularly with children about expectations, values, and healthy decision-making, young people are better equipped to navigate peer pressure and risky situations.

Wellspring’s latest blog explores how family communication reduces risky behavior and offers practical strategies families can use every day. https://wellspringprevention.org/blog/family-communication-reduces-risky-behavior/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

Strong family communication helps teens pause, ask for help, and make safer choices. Learn how trust, connection, and everyday conversations reduce risky behavior.

03/02/2026

The U.S. drug overdose crisis is evolving into a polydrug era, with fentanyl increasingly found mixed with other substances, complicating prevention and treatment efforts. A recent national analysis also shows that opioid overdose death rates vary widely by state and demographic group, highlighting ongoing disparities in risk and outcomes. Stay informed and explore strategies to prevent overdose and support recovery.

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02/26/2026

Wellspring Center for Prevention is offering a Mandatory Legal Standards training designed for CPSs, CADCs, LCADCs, and other professionals earning initial or renewal credits. This course breaks down the legal responsibilities, ethical boundaries, and documentation requirements that shape everyday prevention and counseling work.

Clear standards protect your clients and your credentials.

Register here:

Join our Legal Standards course for L/CADCs in NJ covering law changes, telehealth, and more.

02/25/2026

Prevention works best when it starts early. Research highlighted in the Return on Investment of Substance Use Prevention report shows that early, evidence-based prevention programs help reduce substance misuse, improve academic outcomes, and lower long-term costs tied to healthcare, education, and justice systems. Investing in prevention today builds healthier pathways that benefit individuals, families, and entire communities over time.

Learn more:https://pttcnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024.09.27_PTTC_Return-on-Investment_FINAL.pdf

02/24/2026

Teen va**ng continues to be a concern for families and schools across New Jersey, but prevention does not always start with adults. In Piscataway, high school students launched S.T.A.A.N.D., a youth-led initiative focused on raising awareness about the risks of ni****ne and substance use among their peers.

Through community outreach, educational events, and collaboration with Wellspring Center for Prevention, these students are proving that youth leadership can make a real impact. Prevention works best when young people feel informed, supported, and empowered to make healthy decisions.

Learn how this student-led effort is strengthening teen va**ng prevention in our community:

Piscataway High School seniors launched S.T.A.A.N.D. to raise awareness about teen va**ng and substance use. Learn how student-led prevention is making an impact in the community.