Wellspring Center for Prevention

12/01/2025

Many teens are unsure about the real health impacts of ni****ne va**ng. Ni****ne can influence attention, mood, and brain development during the adolescent years, which makes early awareness important for families and caregivers.

Wellspring’s newest blog explains these health effects in simple terms and offers guidance for starting conversations at home and in the community.

Learn why teens v**e, the physical and mental health risks of e-cigarette use, and how parents and communities can help prevent youth ni****ne addiction.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Wellspring Center for Prevention. 🧡

We’re grateful for our community and wish you a peaceful, safe, and joyful holiday with the people who matter most.

11/26/2025

Most people think awareness is enough. Here’s the truth: the right skills can change a kid’s future.

Every year, Wellspring meets students, parents, and educators who all share that same moment when something finally clicks. A new way to handle peer pressure. A clearer way to talk about stress. A safer way to respond when someone needs help.

Our presentations turn complicated topics like substance misuse, digital pressure, and youth mental health into practical strategies you can use the same day. No jargon. No guesswork. Just real tools that strengthen your community.

If your school or organization wants training that sticks, start here:

Wellspring’s Educational Presentations are one- to three-hour, expert-led sessions designed for schools, parents, workplaces, and community groups. Each talk provides evidence-based education on substance misuse, mental health, and prevention strategies that empower participants to make informed c...

11/25/2025

Our most recent Prevention Pulse highlights important updates in substance use prevention. New statewide efforts in New Jersey are bringing more prevention-focused programming directly to students, helping young people build skills to make safer, healthier choices.

The newsletter also covers Vermont’s alarming rise in fentanyl-related overdose deaths, reminding us how crucial early intervention and community awareness remain.

Stay informed and read the latest Prevention Pulse:

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11/24/2025

Ni****ne va**ng continues to impact teens’ health, even when products appear “safe” or “low risk.” 🚭

Wellspring’s latest blog breaks down how va**ng affects the developing teen brain, increases anxiety and addiction risk, and disrupts learning and attention. Parents and caregivers can play a big role by starting conversations early and helping teens understand the real risks.

Read more about the health effects of teen va**ng and how prevention starts at home: https://wellspringprevention.org/blog/teen-ni****ne-va**ng-health-effects/

11/18/2025

🚨 Last chance to register!
Join us this Friday, November 21, for Engaging Families in the Treatment Process, a 6 CEU renewal course for CADCs, CPSs, and other addiction professionals.

Learn proven strategies to strengthen family involvement and improve recovery outcomes while earning your CEUs.

Register now before seats close:

Learn proven techniques to build rapport, strengthen caseworker-family relationships, and effectively engage children and families in case management and child welfare practice.

11/17/2025

Are opioid settlement dollars reaching the communities that need them most? Explore how modern reforms to licensing, telehealth, and delivery could expand access to addiction treatment.

Learn more in the latest Prevention Pulse:

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11/14/2025

Healthy aging starts with connection, learning, and community. 🌿

Through the Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) program, adults 55+ can explore topics like stress management, nutrition, and safe medication practices in a friendly, engaging setting.

Wellspring’s WISE program helps older adults stay active, informed, and confident about their health and well-being.

Learn more:

Learn about the Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE), a six-week wellness and prevention program for older adults that promotes healthy aging, stress management, and safe medication use through interactive, engaging sessions offered by Wellspring Center for Prevention.

11/13/2025

Teen stress is on the rise and without healthy ways to cope, some young people may turn to drugs or alcohol to manage their emotions.

Wellspring’s latest blog breaks down how stress affects the developing teen brain, what signs parents should watch for, and how open communication can make a difference. Together, we can help teens build resilience before risky behaviors begin.

Read more:

What parents should know about stress and drug use to prevent teens from turning to drugs to cope with their everyday stresses.

11/12/2025

There’s still time to register! ⏰
Join us on November 21 for Engaging Families in the Treatment Process — a 6 CEU renewal course for addiction counselors and prevention specialists.

Learn effective strategies to involve families in recovery, strengthen communication, and improve outcomes for clients.

Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your skills and earn your CEUs:

Learn proven techniques to build rapport, strengthen caseworker-family relationships, and effectively engage children and families in case management and child welfare practice.

11/11/2025

Today, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of all who have worn our nation’s uniform.

At Wellspring Center for Prevention, we’re reminded that supporting veterans means more than saying “thank you.” It means ensuring access to wellness, mental health, and substance misuse prevention resources that strengthen our communities.

We are deeply grateful for all who have served. Read our latest blog on supporting veterans:

Learn how New Jersey communities can support veterans through mental health and substance misuse prevention programs that promote resilience and wellness.

11/10/2025

Stay ahead of what’s happening in the world of addiction prevention. A new AI-driven tool may soon help predict opioid relapse risk, offering hope for more personalized interventions. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, doctors are sounding the alarm on medetomidine, a powerful animal tranquilizer now showing up in the illicit drug supply and complicating treatment efforts.

Read more:

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