Tranq is spreading like wildfire

The rapid spread of veterinary tranquilizer Xylazine as a street drug in the Northeast is causing great alarm. In an October 2022 report, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) had warned that xylazine was increasingly being detected in illicit drugs. U.S. law enforcement officials first noticed its use as a street drug in Puerto Rico,…

Behavioral Crossroads Written Statement Regarding Cultural Diversity

New Jersey is among the top three states in the United States with respect to diverse racial, ethnic, and foreign-born populations.1 Populations teeming with diversity bring forth unique mindsets, traditions, beliefs, and techniques of communication. To deliver the best possible service, social and healthcare workers need a culturally sensitive approach that incorporates a consumer’s diverse…

The Daniel Plan

“To change your life you must change the way you think” Day 1 of making better choices and continuing to support each other. #danielplan #40days #bcrteam #wecandothis The Daniel Plan is far more than a diet. It is a lifestyle program based on spiritual principles and five essential components: Food, Fitness, Focus, Faith, and Friends.…

Long Term Effects of Drug Addiction

Drug addiction can lead to numerous physical and mental health problems in the future. Drug addiction causes long-term changes to the brain which makes quitting almost impossible. Examples of physical health problems are lung cancer, heart disease, liver damage, and kidney failure. Mental health problems that can occur are depression or anxiety. It is possible…