NewBridge Hosts Free Alcohol Prevention Program

NORTH JERSEY, N.J., March 5, 2008- With prom and graduation season rapidly approaching, NewBridge, a nonprofit provider of behavioral health and education services, offers its Fatal Vision® goggles program free to schools and organizations. Thousands of students have worn these goggles that simulate the sensation of being intoxicated, and experienced the visual impairment that comes with drinking alcohol.

"Especially in the spring, we encourage middle and high schools to register for this free program," said Mary Vineis, Prevention Services Coordinator, NewBridge. "Many teens don't understand how alcohol affects the brain and impairs one's ability to drive, walk or even write. These goggles are a powerful tool for teens to witness the disabling effects of alcohol consumption."

NewBridge also offers Fatal Vision kits free for loan to teachers, police officers, student assistance coordinators, school resource officers, nurses or other leaders of children's groups who wish to educate young people about the effects of drinking alcohol. The kits include goggles, class materials, videos and teaching guides.

Funded by a grant from the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Fatal Vision is one of many prevention programs offered by NewBridge. For more information on the Fatal Vision goggles program or to receive a copy of NewBridge's prevention program brochure for schools and youth organizations, call Mary Vineis at (973) 839-2521, ext. 228.

About NewBridge Services
NewBridge Services, Inc., a non-profit community organization founded in 1963, provides innovative mental health, substance abuse, housing, children’s and senior services and education programs. Whether dealing with stress, grief, or substance abuse or in need of parenting, relationship or caregiving advice, NewBridge offers counseling programs, educational forums and life-enriching services to help people bring balance to their lives. For more information call 973-686-2200 or click here.