Recent Posts in Institute for Prevention and Recovery

Mar 26, 2024 - In Institute for Prevention and Recovery Debunking Common Misconceptions when it comes to Alcohol and Your Health

During Alcohol Awareness Month, Alexis LaPietra, DO, FACEP, Medical Director, RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery, and Director, Addiction Medicine RWJBarnabas Health, debunks some common misconceptions when it comes to alcohol and ...

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Feb 21, 2024 - In Institute for Prevention and Recovery RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery Brings Youth Mental Health First Aid Training to Toms River Regional School District

Ocean County, N.J. (February 21, 2024) – Youth in our community are experiencing rising challenges to their mental health, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. To address this growing mental health crisis in our community, the RWJBarnabas Health ...

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Jun 6, 2023 - In Institute for Prevention and Recovery RWJBH DEI Leaders and Employees Join Jersey PRIDE Parade and Festival

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion leaders from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, Monmouth Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus and the Institute for Prevention and Recovery, and more ...

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Dec 23, 2022 - In Institute for Prevention and Recovery Is Vaping Safe for Smoking Cessation?

RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery ’s Assistant Director of the Nicotine and Tobacco Recovery Program, Monica Hanna, MPH, CHES, NCTTP, addresses the controversial issue around vaping products. This video highlights current ...

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Dec 23, 2022 - In Institute for Prevention and Recovery Why Do Teens Vape?

Vaping amongst teens continues to be a health concern as youth are developing a nicotine addiction at an early age. RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery ’s Assistant Director of the Nicotine and Tobacco Recovery Program, Monica Hanna, ...

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Dec 23, 2022 - In Institute for Prevention and Recovery Is Vaping Safer than Smoking?

Since the majority of vaping products are not approved by the FDA, how do know we know if they are safe? RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery ’s Assistant Director of the Nicotine and Tobacco Recovery Program, Monica Hanna, MPH, CHES, ...

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Nov 8, 2022 - In Institute for Prevention and Recovery RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery to Take Part in New Research Center to End Opioid Addiction Funded by NIH HEAL Initiative

Eatontown, N.J. (November 8, 2022) – RWJBarnabas Health (RWJBH) Institute for Prevention and Recovery (IFPR) announces it will take part in a new project funded by the National Institutes of Health – the Helping to End Addiction Long-term (NIH HEAL) ...

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Jun 16, 2022 - In Institute for Prevention and Recovery Tobacco Recovery At Your Fingertips

A new service provides customized support. You’re trying to quit smoking. You really want a cigarette. What do you do? Pills, medications and patches can help a person overcome a nicotine addiction. But equally important is to have support from the people ...

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