New Providence Alliance to Prevent Substance Use Disorder

04/24/2026

We still have work to do but this is great news!

Su***des among young adults dropped most sharply in states that actively embraced the 988 crisis line, new research has found.

04/21/2026

The majority of opioid addictions start with prescription pills found in medicine cabinets at home. DEA's National Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, April 25th. Bring all your unneeded and expired medications to the NPPD for safe disposal.

04/01/2026

03/27/2026

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/well/alcohol-body-health-effects.html?unlocked_article_code=1.WVA.TJgk.67aURWfjlIoJ&smid=url-share

From the moment you take a sip, drinking starts to influence your biology. Here’s an inside look.

03/24/2026

Tonight!

03/23/2026

Each year on college campuses, 1,800 students die and another 600,000 students suffer serious injury from alcohol related trauma.

Join us tomorrow for an important discussion on how social media and technology have influenced teens' substance use and how parents can help their kids make better choices.
Scan the QR code below or register here: https://forms.gle/PASxwPSoKbDbYFTG9
Babysitting available onsite for kids in grades Pre-K-5th.

03/17/2026

Don't forget to register for this important Consortium event coming up next Tuesday, 3/24. Register your kids today (grades 6-12) and they'll receive a Starbucks gift card, courtesy of the Kimberly Anne Wilson Foundation!
Got little kids? Sign them up for babysitting! The HS STEM club will be on hand to offer HW help, light snacks, and a fun STEM-themed craft.
Scan the QR code or register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJhOOfX1x6UesH0neCkEE5hTRADQr8PQHyD6T8-EhvwvE77Q/viewform

03/09/2026

Great news! The Screenagers Consortium event has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 24th!
Parents and students (grades 6-12) are welcome to join us for a movie screening and a discussion with expert panelists. Register using the QR code or link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJhOOfX1x6UesH0neCkEE5hTRADQr8PQHyD6T8-EhvwvE77Q/viewform

Any student in grades 6-12 who is pre-registered and attends the event, will receive a $5 Starbucks gift card!

02/23/2026

Due to the school closure for tomorrow, 2/24, the Screenagers Consortium event has been cancelled. We will update you if and when a new date is scheduled.

02/17/2026

Join us for the next Parent Consortium event, "Screenagers: Under the Influence," on Tuesday, February 24th at 6:30pm at New Providence High School. The evening will include another installment of the "Screenagers" series, focusing on how technology use and social media affect teens' substance use. We will also have a Q & A featuring expert panelists.
Watch a trailer of the movie here: https://www.screenagersmovie.com/about-screenagers-under-the-influence
All pre-registered students (6th-12th grade) will receive a Starbucks gift card! Register here: https://forms.gle/hr3F7G1weYkdBZ5s6

Now offering babysitting for littles, grades pre-K - 5!
Students from the HS STEM Club will be on hand with light snacks, crafts and HW help to keep your little ones busy and safe while you attend this important session. Please complete the registration form if you plan to utilize the babysitting services.
Voluntary donations to the STEM club are welcome.

02/17/2026

Join us for the next Parent Consortium event, "Screenagers: Under the Influence," on Tuesday, February 24th at 6:30pm at New Providence High School. The evening will include another installment of the "Screenagers" series, focusing on how technology use and social media affect teens' substance use. We will also have a Q & A featuring expert panelists.

Watch a trailer of the movie here: https://www.screenagersmovie.com/about-screenagers-under...

All pre-registered students (6th-12th grade) will receive a Starbucks gift card! Register here: https://docs.google.com/.../1cJxd1zfFVXuPM8hb.../viewform...

Now offering babysitting for littles, grades pre-K - 5!

Students from the HS STEM Club will be on hand with light snacks, crafts and HW help to keep your little ones busy and safe while you attend this important session.

Voluntary donations to the STEM club are welcome.

02/02/2026

Join us for the next Parent Consortium event, "Screenagers: Under the Influence," on Tuesday, February 24th at 6:30pm at New Providence High School. The evening will include another installment of the "Screenagers" series, focusing on how technology use and social media have affected teens' substance use. We will also have a Q & A featuring expert panelists.
Watch a trailer of the movie here: https://www.screenagersmovie.com/about-screenagers-under-the-influence
All pre-registered students (6th-12th grade) will receive a Starbucks gift card! Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cJxd1zfFVXuPM8hbx9Ags8ztLsBc4hXvseTc0MTRurg/viewform?edit_requested=true