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Prevention educator Lori Gondazy warns parents about vaping, fentanyl and high-potency THC at Hunterdon Central
Summary
Lori Gondazy, prevention education coordinator for Prevention Resources, told parents at Hunterdon Central Regional High School District that vaping products, high-potency THC items, fentanyl in counterfeit pills and lab-made synthetics are rising local risks, and reviewed New Jersey Good Samaritan protections and prevention resources.
Lori Gondazy, prevention education coordinator for the nonprofit Prevention Resources, told parents and community members at Hunterdon Central Regional High School District that vaping, high-potency THC products and fentanyl in counterfeit pills are growing risks to teenagers and urged families to use prevention tools and New Jersey’s Good Samaritan protections.
Gondazy opened by describing the nonprofit’s school-based programs and said the group presents evidence-based prevention curriculum across Clifton County from second grade through high school. "Alcohol is actually the most used substance in Hunter County and it's easily accessible," she said, adding that when teens drink they often binge — which research defines as roughly five or more drinks for adult males or four or more for adult females in a short period.
She said the adolescent brain is still developing until about age…
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