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Monday, April 4, 2011

Sussex County to Try to Keep Kids Safe

Courtesy of the Advertiser News
Green Township, NJ

Sussex County has put together a program to make sure kids "survive the risk years."

The program called, "Project Alert: Helping Our Kids Survive Their Most At Risk Years" is to take place Thursday, April 7 at Green Hill School in Green Township. Attendees will hear from a youth in recover, law enforcement, a prevention specialist, and an addictions counselor.

Officials reported a 27% increase in alcohol use and a 55% increase in inhalant abuse among 6th graders. One official discussing the increase was quoted saying, "really good kids, from really good homes, from really good schools do drugs too.”

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